Oven Baked Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce Recipe
Oven Baked Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce is a delightful dish that combines tender, flaky salmon with a rich and tangy lemon cream sauce. This recipe is perfect for a special dinner or a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon:
- 2 to 3 lb salmon fillet
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
For the Lemon Cream Sauce:
- 1 small onion or 2 medium shallots, finely diced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 medium or 1 large lemon)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (e.g., Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (8 tablespoons), cold and cut into 8 pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Bake the Salmon: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Place the salmon fillet skin-side down on the prepared sheet. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 10–15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Prepare the Lemon Cream Sauce: In a saucepan, combine diced onion, lemon juice, and white wine. Simmer until thick. Whisk in cream, then gradually add cold butter while whisking. Season with salt, then set aside.
- Serve: Plate the salmon, drizzle with lemon cream sauce, and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- Ensure the salmon is fresh for the best flavor.
- You can adjust the seasoning of the lemon cream sauce to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Salmon, Lemon Cream Sauce, Baked Salmon, Seafood Recipe
