Baked Salmon with Creamy

 

Baked Salmon with Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce 🧄🐟

Tender oven-baked salmon fillets smothered in a silky garlic butter sauce, topped with chopped scallions and herbs. It's rich, flavorful, and irresistibly juicy.

𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:

For the Salmon:

4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt & freshly cracked pepper

½ tsp paprika (optional for color)

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

2 tbsp butter

2 garlic cloves, finely minced

½ cup heavy cream

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tbsp lemon juice

Salt & pepper to taste

2 tbsp chopped green onions or scallions

1 tbsp chopped parsley or chives (for garnish)

𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

1️⃣ Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the salmon dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2️⃣ Sear the Salmon (Optional)

For crispy edges, sear the salmon in an oven-safe skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes per side.

3️⃣ Bake the Salmon

Transfer the skillet (or place salmon in a baking dish) to the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, depending on thickness.

4️⃣ Make the Garlic Butter Sauce

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

5️⃣ Assemble & Serve

Pour the warm garlic butter sauce over the baked salmon. Top with chopped scallions and herbs. Serve immediately.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Kcal: ~520 kcal per serving

Servings: 4