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!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.

Step 2

Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down if applicable. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil evenly over the fillets.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.

Step 5

Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 6

While the salmon is baking, prepare the fancy sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

Step 7

Stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Whisk until fully combined and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Add the capers and chopped parsley to the sauce. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat.

Step 9

Once the salmon is done baking, transfer it to plates and drizzle the fancy sauce generously over each fillet.

Step 10

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

Serving size	(944.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2774.2

Total Fat 217.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 38.9g
Cholesterol 655.3mg	0%
Sodium 4871.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g	0%
Total Sugars 2.1g
Protein 175.0g	0%

Vitamin D 3733.0IU	0%
Calcium 120.2mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 3289.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.6%

Protein: 25.9%

Carbs: 1.5%