# Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon

Tender salmon with a soft lemon-garlic cream, offering a comforting meal from the first bite.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- oven
- baking dish
- small saucepan
- bowl

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/193oztzZsp/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6df33bb4-7102-4001-a000-8674a1d1c1fb
- Extracted: 2026-03-14

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