Description
A delicious baked salmon recipe featuring a creamy lemon butter sauce, perfect for family gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons old-style Dijon mustard
- 5 skinless salmon fillets (about 5 oz each)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt (to taste)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1–2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tablespoon parsley (finely chopped)
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard in a bowl until well combined.
- Coat the salmon fillets with the marinade, seasoning them with black pepper and salt.
- Bake the marinated salmon in a skillet or baking dish for about 10-15 minutes.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low-medium heat, then add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil until it thickens slightly.
- Pour the creamy garlic sauce over the cooked salmon and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with garlic mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: baked salmon, lemon butter sauce, easy salmon recipe, healthy dinner, family meal