Creamy Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
A quick, decadent, and healthy creamy garlic butter baked salmon that is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
4 (6 oz) Salmon Fillets
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
4-6 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice, fresh
1/2 teaspoon Salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper, or to taste
Pinch Red Pepper Flakes, optional
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish
- Pat the salmon fillets dry, season with salt and pepper, and place in the baking dish
- Melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant
- Stir in heavy cream, let it simmer, and season the sauce before coating the salmo
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, then serve with remaining sauce
Notes
Do not overcook the salmon for best texture.
Substitute salmon with other firm fish if desired.
Find it online: https://onthatplate.com/creamy-garlic-butter-baked-salmon/