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Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is a restaurant-quality dish that’s surprisingly easy to make at home. The tender, flaky salmon pairs perfectly with a luscious, tangy cream sauce that’s infused with fresh lemon and buttery goodness.
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Equipment

  • - Baking dish
  • - Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • - Aluminum foil
  • - Basting brush
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • #### For the Salmon
  • - 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
  • - 2 tbsp olive oil
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - 1 lemon sliced
  • #### For the Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
  • - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 cup heavy cream
  • - Zest of 1 lemon
  • - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • **Preheat Oven:** Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • **Prepare the Salmon:** Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange lemon slices over the salmon.
  • **Bake:** Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  • **Make the Sauce:** While the salmon bakes, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • **Add Cream and Lemon:** Stir in the heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • **Incorporate Parmesan:** Add Parmesan cheese and whisk until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • **Serve:** Remove the salmon from the oven and spoon the lemon butter cream sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.