Description
Craving something elegant yet easy to make for dinner? This Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is your go-to solution. The salmon bakes to juicy, flaky perfection while the zesty, velvety sauce adds a luscious flavor that elevates the entire dish. It’s a fantastic option for quick weeknight dinners, romantic date nights, or impressive dinner parties.
Infused with garlic, fresh lemon juice, and herbs, this easy recipe is packed with vibrant flavors. Whether you’re exploring new dinner ideas or seeking healthy snack options that feel indulgent, this dish checks all the boxes. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, it’s sure to become a staple in your collection of easy recipes.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth or white wine
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped), plus extra for garnish
Optional: lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear salmon fillets skin-side down for 3 minutes, then flip and sear 1 more minute.
- In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in broth or wine, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat and add cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Dijon mustard. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add chopped parsley, season to taste.
- Pour sauce over seared salmon and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon slices before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner