Description
A cozy and comforting baked salmon dish featuring a creamy lemon butter sauce that elevates the flavors.
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 together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Coat the salmon fillets in the marinade, ensuring they’re evenly covered. Season with 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.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low-medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, bringing it to a gentle boil to thicken slightly. Add additional lemon juice if desired.
- Once cooked, gently pour the creamy sauce over the salmon fillets. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with parsley and lemon slices for extra brightness.
Notes
Make-ahead marinade for deeper flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg