Lemon Garlic Salmon (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Protein
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4 skin-on salmon fillets; aim for center cuts if possible
→ Sauce Ingredients
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1/3 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed (you'll need about two large lemons)
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1 cup heavy cream, let it sit out to lose its chill
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4 cloves of garlic, chopped super fine
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
→ Seasonings and Finishing Touches
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Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, adjust to taste
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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A handful of chopped fresh parsley, about 2 tablespoons
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Lemon slices, to decorate the dish
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven up to 375°F (or 190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish by brushing or drizzling with olive oil—this avoids sticking later.
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Lay the salmon fillets flat in your oiled dish. Sprinkle salt and pepper generously to bring out the natural flavors.
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In a small pan, heat up olive oil over medium heat. Toss in minced garlic and stir, letting it cook gently until fragrant, which takes about a minute.
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Add butter, lemon juice, and heavy cream to the saucepan. Turn the heat to low and stir occasionally. Keep going until the mixture thickens just enough.
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Carefully pour your creamy sauce over the seasoned salmon. Make sure all the fish is coated evenly.
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Bake the salmon for about 15-20 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the fish is flaky yet still moist to bite into.
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Sprinkle the parsley on top and arrange those lemon slices along the edges to make it pop. Serve it warm with the tasty sauce draped over each piece.
# Notes:
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Try pairing this with roasted veggies or steamed asparagus for a complete meal
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Letting your salmon sit at room temperature before cooking will make it cook evenly