Description
A creamy, zesty sauce over tender baked salmon, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Salmon fillets (wild-caught preferred)
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- Fresh Herbs (Dill or Parsley), for garnish
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the salmon by placing it skin-side down in a greased baking dish and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Make the Lemon Butter Cream Sauce by melting butter in a saucepan, adding minced garlic and sautéing until fragrant. Slowly whisk in heavy cream and lemon juice. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened, then stir in fresh herbs.
- Pour the sauce over the salmon evenly and bake for approximately 20 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with additional fresh herbs and lemon zest if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the salmon reaches a safe internal temperature of 145°F (60°C). Consider adding capers or sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: salmon, lemon, butter, creamy sauce, baked, dinner recipe