Description
A comforting baked salmon dish drizzled in a creamy lemon butter sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
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 freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard to create a zesty marinade.
- Coat the salmon fillets with this marinade, ensuring every inch is covered. Season with ground black pepper and salt.
- Place the marinated salmon in a skillet or baking dish and bake for about 10-15 minutes until tender and flaky.
- Meanwhile, melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low-medium heat.
- Add in 1 1/2 tablespoons of minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, bringing it to a gentle boil. Allow it to thicken slightly.
- If desired, add 1-2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice to make the sauce extra zesty.
- Once the salmon is cooked through, pour the silky sauce generously over the fillets. Let them rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven to maintain its tender texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg