Delicious Baked Salmon Lemon Butter Cream for Easy Dinners

This Baked Salmon Lemon Butter Cream is an easy, flavorful dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 10

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Marinade

2 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice Lime juice can be used as an alternative.
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Melted butter can be used for richness.
4 cloves Minced Garlic Garlic powder can be substituted.
1 tablespoon Old-Style Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be used in a pinch.

For the Salmon

4 fillets Skinless Salmon Fillets (5 oz.) Mahi-mahi can be used as an alternative.
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper White pepper can be used for a subtler heat.
1 teaspoon Salt Kosher or sea salt is preferred.

For the Sauce

4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adjust salt if using salted butter.
1 cup Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half Milk or plant-based alternatives can be substituted.
2 tablespoons Parsley Chives or any fresh herbs can be substituted.

For Serving

1 whole Lemon Slices Optional but recommended for added flavor.

Equipment

Oven
baking dish
Mixing Bowl
Saucepan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and position the rack in the center.
In a mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and mustard. Whisk until well blended.
Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them, coating well. Season with black pepper and salt.
Allow the salmon to marinate for about 10 minutes.
Bake the salmon for 10-15 minutes, until it flakes easily with a fork.
Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream, bring to a gentle boil, and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, parsley, and additional pepper.
Serve the salmon topped with sauce and lemon slices.
Enjoy your creation!

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for quick dinners and impresses family and friends with its flavor and presentation.

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