Description
Indulge in this delightful Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce recipe that combines the richness of salmon with the zesty tang of lemon butter sauce. It’s a perfect harmony of flavors that will elevate your dinner to a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
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Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Lemon Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare salmon: Place salmon fillets on the sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and black pepper, and bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky.
- Make lemon sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, add broth, lemon juice, zest, simmer. Whisk in cream and mustard until thickened.
- Finish dish: Plate salmon, drizzle with lemon sauce, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate salmon in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs before baking.
- Pair with roasted vegetables or steamed asparagus for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
