A serving of baked salmon with lemon butter cream sauce on a plate.

Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

A serving of baked salmon with lemon butter cream sauce on a plate.
A serving of baked salmon with lemon butter cream sauce on a plate.

Ingredients

For the salmon

  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 tbsp olive or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard (or substitute with white wine)
  • salt to season
  • pepper to season

For the cream sauce

  • 1/8 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard (or substitute with white wine)
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and place in a baking pan (or sheet).
  3. Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and dijon mustard in a bowl.
  4. Rub the salmon with the mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the salmon is opaque.
  6. While the salmon is baking, melt the butter in a sauce pan over medium heat.
  7. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  8. Add the dijon and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Add the cream and cook until the sauce begins to thicken.
  10. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and parsley (if used).
  11. Pour the sauce over the cooked salmon while it is still in the pan. Allow the juices to mix with the sauce.
  12. Serve and enjoy.