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Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

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A delicious baked salmon recipe with a rich lemon butter cream sauce that’s easy to prepare and perfect for impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the salmon fillets dry and sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Sizzle those fillets by heating the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for about 4–5 minutes.
  3. Flip the salmon gently and cook for another 2 minutes on the other side, then transfer to a plate.
  4. Make the sauce by adding minced garlic to the same pan and sauté for about 30 seconds. Pour in the lemon juice and scrape the bits stuck to the pan.
  5. Cream it up by adding heavy cream and butter to the pan. Stir until the butter melts and the sauce thickens (about 2–3 minutes).
  6. Return the salmon to the skillet, skin-side down, and spoon the sauce over the top.
  7. Bake for about 10–12 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, reaching an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill before serving.

Notes

Serve over wilted spinach or alongside roasted asparagus for a perfect pairing.

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