Description
Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce brings restaurant-quality flavor right to your dinner table with minimal effort. Fresh ingredients and simple techniques turn this classic seafood dish into a weeknight dinner that feels special and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 Salmon fillets
Sauce Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Dill (fresh or dried)
Instructions
- Fire up the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Position the 4 salmon fillets on the prepared sheet, then sprinkle each with a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
- Grab a saucepan and melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat, then toss in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until their aroma fills your kitchen.
- Pour 1 cup of heavy cream into the butter mixture, then whisk in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest for brightness.
- Stir 2 tablespoons of fresh or dried dill into the sauce, tasting and seasoning with salt and pepper until it feels just right.
- Ladle half the creamy sauce directly over your salmon fillets, ensuring each piece gets a nice coating.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated 375°F oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Transfer salmon to serving plates and drizzle the remaining luscious sauce over the top for maximum flavor.
Notes
- Fresh dill adds a bright, herbal note that complements the rich salmon perfectly.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories.
- Ensure salmon is evenly cooked by checking the internal temperature reaches 145°F with a meat thermometer.
- Use wild-caught salmon when possible for the best flavor and nutrition profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 640 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 56 g
- Saturated Fat: 33 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg