Directions
- 1Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a rack in the center.
- 2In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, and minced garlic.
- 3Place salmon in a baking dish, spoon the mixture over the top, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 4Bake for 10–15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily and stays moist.
- 5While the salmon bakes, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
- 6Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- 7Pour in the cream and let it gently simmer until slightly thickened.
- 8Remove from heat.
- 9Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and a pinch of black pepper.
- 10Taste and adjust gently.
- 11Spoon the warm lemon-garlic cream over the salmon.
- 12Let it rest a few minutes before serving with lemon slices.
Ingredients
- 5 fillets skinless salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic clove, minced
- to taste Salt
- to taste black pepper
- for serving Lemon slices
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 tbsp garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- to taste Black pepper
Equipment
ovenbaking dishsmall saucepanbowl
Tips
- This salmon pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, soft vegetables, or a simple bowl of pasta.
Related recipes
Blueberry Butter
American · Drink12h
Crispy Tenders
American · Drink
Smoked Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
American · Drink1h 20m
Dirty Hawaiian shaved ice Alani
American · Drink
Banana Nesquik Thickshakes
American · Drink
Homemade Orange Creamsicles
American · Drink2h
Mulberry Yogurt Popsicles
American · Drink20m
High Protein Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
American · Drink
Wingstops Ranch Recipe
American · Drink
Seafood Boil
American · Drink
Mississippi Roast Sandwiches
American · Drink2h
Mini Pineapple Cakes
American · Drink20m