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Awesome Baked Salmon With Cream Sauce Recipe

Flaky, juicy salmon baked to perfection and topped with a vibrant, homemade lemon-garlic breadcrumb crust. This easy recipe is ready in under an hour and delivers restaurant-quality results! Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 712.3 kcal
Protein 109g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
Awesome Baked Salmon With Cream Sauce

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Ingredients for Awesome Baked Salmon With Cream Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • Breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Fresh Parsley
  • Fresh Basil
  • Salmon Fillets
  • Heavy Cream
  • Sour Cream
  • Fresh Chives
  • Fresh Lemon Juice

How to Make Awesome Baked Salmon With Cream Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in 1/4 cup of lemon juice and 1/2 cup of bread crumbs. Cook, stirring frequently, until crumbs are golden brown (about 3-5 minutes).
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley and 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh basil.
  5. Season two 6-ounce salmon fillets with salt and pepper to taste. Generously coat both sides of each fillet with the breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Place salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Serve immediately, drizzled with your favorite cream sauce (recipe suggestion below).

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

82g

Carbs

13g

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