Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce: A Delight!
A delicious and easy recipe for baked salmon topped with a rich lemon butter cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake the salmon for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and drizzle the lemon butter cream sauce over the top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a healthier option, you can use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg