Salmon with cream lemon sauce

 

Ingredients

EASY SALMON:

• 4 (6 oz ) skinless salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice,divided
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil 
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth 
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon  black pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder 

CREAM SAUCE:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth - more if needed 
• 1/2 cup cream (heavy, whipping or thickened)
• 1-2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice,
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, divided

Instructions

• Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
• Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and broth  together in a small bowl. Rub salmon with the mixture and arrange in baking dish. Add the seasonings And rub in on each side.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until salmon is opaque throughout.
• While salmon is baking, melt butter in a small pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds). 
• Pour in the broth  and let cook for 2-3 minutes until just starting to boil . Add in cream and cook until sauce thickens slightly.
• Take off the heat and stir through lemon juice and parsley.
• Pour the sauce over the cooked salmon in the dish to mix through the natural pan juices released from the salmon while baking.
• Serve and enjoy!

Notes

HOW LONG TO BAKE SALMON

Bake for 4 - 6 minutes per 1/2-inch  thickness of fillet. Baking time depends on the thickness of your salmon fillets.

• MEDIUM: 4 minutes PER 1/2-inch.
• WELL DONE: 6 minutes per 1/2-inch.

HOW TO KNOW WHEN SALMON IS READY

Check the thickest part of your salmon fillets with a fork. When the flesh easily flakes or softly falls apart, it's done.

You can also use an instant read thermometer to check for doneness. They say The USDA recommends a minimum internal temperature of 145°F (61°C), which should be taken inside the the thickest part of the salmon.

Leftovers

Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Gently reheat in the microwave.