Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
A rich, flavorful baked salmon dish with a creamy lemon butter sauce—perfect for any occasion!
Equipment
- baking dish
- small saucepan
- cutting board
- Chef's knife
- measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 4 fillets Salmon Fresh, skin removed.
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For cooking and greasing the baking dish.
- to taste Salt For seasoning the salmon.
- to taste Black pepper For seasoning the salmon.
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced, for the sauce.
- 1 cup Heavy cream For the creamy sauce.
- 1/3 cup Lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter For the sauce.
- 2 tablespoons Parsley Chopped, for garnish.
- as needed Lemon slices For garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and butter. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the salmon fillets. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a more intense lemon flavor, add lemon zest to the sauce. Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or roasted potatoes for a complete meal.