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Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

Tender baked salmon served with a silky lemon butter cream sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 lemon zest from 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp fresh dill chopped
  • lemon slices for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet.
  2. Pat salmon fillets dry, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake salmon for 12–15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan, add garlic, and cook until fragrant.
  5. Add heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Dijon mustard; simmer until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in chopped dill and remove sauce from heat.
  7. Serve baked salmon fillets with sauce spooned over the top and garnish with lemon slices.

Notes

Serve immediately to enjoy the sauce at its creamiest.