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Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

A rich, flavorful baked salmon dish with a creamy lemon butter sauce—perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Elegant Dinner, Seafood
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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.

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • small saucepan
  • cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then place them in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.