Creamy Garlic Parmesan Salmon Bake
A festive creamy garlic Parmesan salmon recipe for Christmas entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole side of salmon (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon: Heat oven to 400°F (205°C). Place salmon skin-side down in a baking dish, season, and brush with oil.
- Start the sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, cook garlic for 30 seconds, then stir in cream, Parmesan, Dijon, and lemon zest.
- Add spinach: Simmer gently for 3 minutes, fold in spinach until wilted, and season with lemon juice.
- Bake: Pour sauce around the salmon and bake 18 to 25 minutes until the thickest part reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Finish: Rest for 5 minutes and garnish with parsley and extra lemon.
Notes
Editorial recipe draft: kitchen testing is required before making performance guarantees.