Description
A delightful recipe for baked salmon topped with a creamy lemon butter sauce, perfect for a healthy and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 5 skinless salmon fillets (about 5 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons old-style Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt (to taste)
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon parsley (finely chopped)
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard. Marinate salmon fillets for at least 15 minutes.
- Place the marinated salmon on a baking sheet, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 10-15 minutes until flaky.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add heavy cream. Allow it to thicken slightly before removing from heat.
- Stir in optional lemon juice and garnish with parsley.
- Serve sauce over baked salmon and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the salmon is fresh for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice in the sauce according to your taste preference.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg