Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon
Oven-baked salmon fillets are topped with a silky cream sauce enriched with garlic, Swiss, Parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice. The sauce is rich and gently tangy, while parsley adds a fresh finish; serve this comforting dish for an elegant weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- 2
Place salmon on the prepared baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes. Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of the fillets.
- 4
Meanwhile, make the sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in milk and cream; simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 5
Lower the heat to very low. Add Swiss cheese and Parmesan cheese in small handfuls, whisking constantly until melted; remove from heat.
- 6
Stir in lemon zest. Add lemon juice slowly to taste; season with salt and white pepper. Garnish with parsley.
- Calories 555.83 kcal High 28%
- Protein 48.37 g Good Source 97%
- Carbohydrate 5.89 g 2%
- Total Fat 35.99 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 17.16 g High 86%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 168.94 mg High 56%
- Sodium 324.59 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 0.95 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 3.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 358.14 mg Good Source 28%
- Iron 0.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 753.58 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 70.94 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 15.38 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.54 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon is made with 18 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 555.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Heavy Cream. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 555.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon healthy?
- Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 555.83 calories and 48.37 g of protein, or 97% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 324.59 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.16 g (86% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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