Description
Baked salmon with lemon butter cream sauce is a delicious and easy dish to prepare. The creamy sauce complements the salmon perfectly.
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 your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve salmon with the lemon butter cream sauce on top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Adjust lemon juice according to your taste.
- Use fresh salmon for the best flavor.
- Serve with vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: baked salmon, lemon butter sauce, creamy salmon dish