Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon

25 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a rack in the center.
  2. 2Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a rack in the center.
  3. 3Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a rack in the center.
  4. 4In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, and minced garlic.
  5. 5In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, and minced garlic.
  6. 6In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, and minced garlic.
  7. 7Place salmon in a baking dish, spoon the mixture over the top, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  8. 8Place salmon in a baking dish, spoon the mixture over the top, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  9. 9Place salmon in a baking dish, spoon the mixture over the top, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  10. 10Bake for 10–15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily and stays moist.
  11. 11Bake for 10–15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily and stays moist.
  12. 12Bake for 10–15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily and stays moist.
  13. 13While the salmon bakes, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  14. 14While the salmon bakes, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  15. 15While the salmon bakes, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  16. 16Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  17. 17Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  18. 18Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  19. 19Pour in the cream and let it gently simmer until slightly thickened.
  20. 20Pour in the cream and let it gently simmer until slightly thickened.
  21. 21Pour in the cream and let it gently simmer until slightly thickened.
  22. 22Remove from heat.
  23. 23Remove from heat.
  24. 24Remove from heat.
  25. 25Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and a pinch of black pepper.
  26. 26Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and a pinch of black pepper.
  27. 27Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and a pinch of black pepper.
  28. 28Taste and adjust gently.
  29. 29Taste and adjust gently.
  30. 30Taste and adjust gently.
  31. 31Spoon the warm lemon-garlic cream over the salmon.
  32. 32Spoon the warm lemon-garlic cream over the salmon.
  33. 33Spoon the warm lemon-garlic cream over the salmon.
  34. 34Let it rest a few minutes before serving with lemon slices.
  35. 35Let it rest a few minutes before serving with lemon slices.
  36. 36Let it rest a few minutes before serving with lemon slices.

Ingredients

  • 5 fillets skinless salmon fillets
  • 5 fillets skinless salmon fillets
  • 5 fillets skinless salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic clove, minced
  • 1 clove garlic clove, minced
  • 1 clove garlic clove, minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • to taste black pepper
  • to taste black pepper
  • for serving Lemon slices
  • for serving Lemon slices
  • for serving Lemon slices
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 1.5 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1.5 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1.5 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • to taste Black pepper
  • to taste Black pepper
  • to taste Black pepper

Equipment

ovenbaking dishsmall saucepanbowl

Tips

  • This salmon pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, soft vegetables, or a simple bowl of pasta.