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Ingredients
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Salmon
Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce
Method
Preparing the Salmon
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Line a baking dish with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- 3
Place the salmon fillets in the baking dish skin-side down.
- 4
Drizzle olive oil over the salmon fillets.
- 5
Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over the fillets.
- 6
Pour lemon juice over the salmon for added flavor.
- 7
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Making the Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce
- 8
- 9
Add minced garlic cloves (finely chopped) to the melted butter and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 10
Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- 11
Add lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to the sauce, stirring well.
- 12
Let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
