Name: Baked Salmon with Lemon: 5 Flavors that Delight
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 fillets Skinless Salmon (about 5 oz each; wild-caught preferred); to taste Ground Black Pepper (adjust to your taste); to taste Salt (using sea salt can improve flavor); 1/4 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice (can substitute with lime juice); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (can replace with melted coconut oil); 2 cloves Minced Garlic (adjust based on personal preference); 1 tablespoon Old-Style Dijon Mustard (whole grain mustard for texture); 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (ghee can be a dairy-free alternative); 1 clove Minced Garlic (adds richness); 1 cup Heavy Cream (or half and half; Greek yogurt may alter consistency); 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley (chives can be used for milder flavor); 4 slices Lemon (for garnish)

Description

Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is a delicious, quick dish that transforms weeknight dinners into sophisticated meals.

Ingredients

Scale

4 fillets Skinless Salmon (about 5 oz each; wild-caught preferred)
to taste Ground Black Pepper (adjust to your taste)
to taste Salt (using sea salt can improve flavor)
1/4 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice (can substitute with lime juice)
2 tablespoons Olive Oil (can replace with melted coconut oil)
2 cloves Minced Garlic (adjust based on personal preference)
1 tablespoon Old-Style Dijon Mustard (whole grain mustard for texture)
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (ghee can be a dairy-free alternative)
1 clove Minced Garlic (adds richness)
1 cup Heavy Cream (or half and half; Greek yogurt may alter consistency)
2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley (chives can be used for milder flavor)
4 slices Lemon (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) with rack in the center.
In a bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until blended.
Place salmon fillets in a baking dish and pour marinade over. Rub marinade into fillets, season with pepper and salt.
Bake salmon for 10-15 minutes, until it flakes easily with a fork.
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Stir in heavy cream and bring to a boil. Cook until slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
Remove from heat, stir in remaining lemon juice, parsley, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Pour creamy lemon butter sauce over cooked salmon. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving with lemon slices.

Notes

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
Calories: 450
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 500 mg
Fat: 35 g
Saturated Fat: 20 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 36 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg

Keywords: Baked Salmon, Lemon Butter Sauce, Quick Dinner