Description
Delight in the perfect pairing of tender baked salmon with a luxurious lemon sauce that elevates the dish to a new level of flavor. This easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress with its blend of savory and citrusy notes.
Ingredients
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Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- lemon slices for baking
Lemon Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Top each fillet with a lemon slice. Bake for 12–15 minutes.
- Make Lemon Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add broth, lemon juice, zest, and Dijon mustard. Simmer, then stir in cream until smooth. Add parsley and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Drizzle lemon sauce over baked salmon and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- The lemon sauce pairs well with vegetables or pasta too.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
