Easy Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 oz salmon fillets
• 1 Prise salt (to taste)
• 1 Prise pepper (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter
• 1 unit lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 unit lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
3. Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking tray. Drizzle them with olive oil and place them in the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
4. While the salmon is baking, heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for about 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
6. Stir in the chopped parsley just before serving.
7. Once the salmon is done, remove it from the oven and plate it. Drizzle the lemon butter cream sauce over the salmon. Garnish with additional parsley and lemon slices.