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Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

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This Baked Salmon is tender, flaky, and coated in a smooth, buttery lemon cream sauce that’s infused with garlic and fresh herbs. A restaurant-quality dish made in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

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For the Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or dried thyme)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
  • ¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for extra richness)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Bake the Salmon
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them in the baking dish.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Squeeze 1 tablespoon of lemon juice over the fillets.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
2. Make the Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
  1. While the salmon bakes, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  3. Pour in broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest, stirring well.
  4. Lower the heat and whisk in heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
3. Assemble & Serve
  1. Remove salmon from the oven and spoon the lemon butter cream sauce over the fillets.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with rice, roasted veggies, or pasta.

Notes

  • Swap heavy cream for coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
  • Want a crispier texture? Broil for the last 2 minutes of baking!
  • Add capers for a briny kick or fresh spinach for extra greens.

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