Delicious and Simple Baked Salmon with Fancy Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this *Delicious and Simple Baked Salmon with Fancy Sauce*—a recipe that combines effortless preparation with a touch of gourmet flair. Perfectly seasoned salmon fillets are baked to tender perfection, enhanced with bright notes of lemon and a tantalizing spice blend of garlic, paprika, and pepper. The star of the dish is the luscious cream sauce, enriched with butter, Dijon mustard, and briny capers, creating a velvety finish that’s both indulgent and refined. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and a bake time of 15, this dish is as quick as it is elegant. Serve this baked salmon with a drizzle of the fancy sauce, a fresh parsley garnish, and lemon slices for an impressive meal that’s sure to impress family and friends. Ideal for dinner parties, special occasions, or simply treating yourself to a restaurant-quality dish at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon (chopped) fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down if applicable. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil evenly over the fillets.
Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze one half of the lemon over the salmon fillets, and slice the remaining half into thin rounds for garnish.
In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
While the salmon is baking, prepare the fancy sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Whisk until fully combined and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the capers and chopped parsley to the sauce. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat.
Once the salmon is done baking, transfer it to plates and drizzle the fancy sauce generously over each fillet.
Garnish with the lemon slices and a sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your Delicious and Simple Baked Salmon with Fancy Sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.4 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 699 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 33.9 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 21.5 mcg | 108% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 653 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
