Description
A comforting and indulgent recipe that combines tender baked salmon with a rich lemon butter cream sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or chives) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant for about 1 minute.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Allow to simmer until slightly thickened, then stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Pour the sauce over the salmon fillets and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped herbs before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using olive oil or a dairy-free alternative instead of butter and cream. Pair with garlic sautéed mushrooms or a crisp green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: baked salmon, lemon butter sauce, comfort food, family recipe, easy dinner