Description
Baked salmon with lemon butter sauce is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of fresh salmon with a creamy, tangy lemon butter sauce, making it a perfect choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Fresh salmon fillets: 4 pieces (about 6 oz each)
- Unsalted butter: 4 tablespoons (divided)
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- Garlic: 3 cloves (minced)
- Fresh dill: 2 tablespoons (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
- Lemon slices: for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon fillets by patting them dry and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Make the lemon butter sauce by melting 2 tablespoons of butter, sautéing garlic, adding heavy cream and lemon juice, and stirring in dill.
- Bake the salmon in a skillet with the remaining butter, first on the stove for 3-4 minutes, then in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes.
- Serve the salmon with the lemon butter sauce drizzled on top, garnished with dill and lemon slices.
Notes
- Let the salmon sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for even cooking.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: baked salmon, lemon butter sauce, healthy recipe, seafood dish