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Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce: A Flavor Delight

This Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is a quick and luxurious dish that's perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1 lb skinless salmon fillet Use for optimal texture and flavor.
  • to taste salt Essential for enhancing taste.
  • to taste freshly cracked pepper Adds a delightful kick.
For the Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter Adds richness to the sauce.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Creates a luscious texture.
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice Brightens the flavor.
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley Provides color and a fresh touch.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the salmon fillet on it.
  3. Season the salmon fillet with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake the salmon for approximately 15-20 minutes until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and parsley to the melted butter and stir for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  7. Remove the sauce from heat and let it sit to meld flavors.
  8. Serve the salmon hot, drizzled with the lemon butter cream sauce.
  9. Enjoy your meal with a side of vegetables or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To keep leftovers fresh, ensure the sauce coats the salmon when refrigerating.

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