Best 3 Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce For Salmon Recipes

Indulge your taste buds in a culinary symphony with our Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce for Salmon. This delectable sauce transforms ordinary salmon fillets into a gourmet masterpiece. Picture succulent salmon enveloped in a velvety embrace of creamy lemon butter, its tangy citrus notes harmonizing with the rich, buttery flavor. The sauce's silky texture coats each bite of salmon, leaving a trail of lusciousness on your palate. As you savor this dish, you'll embark on a culinary journey that showcases the perfect balance of flavors. Our recipe provides step-by-step instructions to ensure a flawless execution, whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventures. Prepare to tantalize your senses with this exquisite Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce for Salmon.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON BUTTER SALMON

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This lip-smacking Lemon Butter Salmon from Karla Seville of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania makes for an easy, breezy supper to serve family or friends out on the patio some warm night. As an extra-special touch, you might add a 4-ounce package of salad shrimp to the remaining lemon butter, then spoon over the salmon before serving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup butter, cubed
6 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
5 salmon fillets or steaks (6 ounces each)

Steps:

In a small skillet, saute garlic in butter; whisk in lemon juice, salt, pepper and pepper sauce. Transfer 2/3 cup to a serving bowl; set aside., Place salmon in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with remaining lemon butter. Broil 4-6 in. from heat 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with reserved lemon butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 37g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 1177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein.

MEYER LEMON CREAM SAUCE FOR SALMON

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The salmon can be cooked any way you prefer, because the star of this recipe is the lemon cream sauce made with Meyer lemon.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Salmon Fillet Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 (4 ounce) salmon fillets
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 clove garlic
½ cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons Meyer lemon juice
¼ pinch dried dill weed

Steps:

Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook salmon, skin side-up, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn salmon and continue cooking until skin side is slightly browned and fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes more.
Meanwhile, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan. Press garlic into the butter using a garlic press and cook for 1 minute. Pour in cream and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and dill. Be careful that the sauce doesn't break.
Serve sauce over salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 162.5 mg, Fat 40.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 22.4 g, Sodium 229.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

CREAMY LEMON BUTTER SAUCE FOR FISH AND SEAFOOD

Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce for Fish and Seafood image

This sauce is quick and easy to make. It makes a delicious sauce that would dress up any fish dish. I like this with poached salmon.

Provided by MARIA MAC

Categories Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/2 cup white wine
1 shallot, minced
1 cup butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

In small saucepan, heat wine and shallot. Bring to a boil and reduce over medium-high heat until only 2 tablespoons of liquid remain.
Reduce heat to low and whisk in butter, a few pieces at a time, until sauce is smooth and all the butter is incorporated.
Whisk in cream and lemon juice. Keep warm in the top of a double boiler set over hot water until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2159.5, Fat 228.3, SaturatedFat 144, Cholesterol 651.1, Sodium 1674.8, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 5.1

Tips:

For a richer sauce, use heavy cream instead of milk.
To add a pop of color and flavor, stir in some chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, chives, or parsley.
If you don't have white wine on hand, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth instead.
Be sure to reduce the sauce until it has thickened slightly. This will help it to coat the salmon better.
Serve the sauce immediately over cooked salmon. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for other seafood dishes, such as shrimp or crab.

Conclusion:

This creamy lemon butter sauce is a quick and easy way to add flavor to your salmon. It's perfect for a weeknight meal, and it's also elegant enough for a special occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sauce that will make your salmon taste amazing. So next time you're looking for a delicious way to cook salmon, give this creamy lemon butter sauce a try. You won't be disappointed.