Easy Salmon Recipe Lemon Butter Sauce

Step 1

Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.

Step 2

Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and wine together in a small bowl. Rub salmon with the mixture and arrange in baking dish. Season with a good pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 3

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until salmon is opaque throughout.

Step 4

While salmon is baking, melt butter in a small pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).

Step 5

Pour in the wine and let cook for 2-3 minutes until just starting to reduce. Add in cream and cook until sauce thickens slightly.

Step 6

Take off the heat and stir through lemon juice and parsley.

Step 7

Pour the sauce over the cooked salmon in the dish to mix through the natural pan juices released from the salmon while baking.

Step 8

Serve and enjoy!