Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 °C) (220 degrees C (425 °F)). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet.

3. 3

   Drizzle the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes. Note that cooking time will vary based on the thickness of the fillets.

   Start 15-minute timer
5. 5

   Meanwhile, for the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.

6. 6

   Add the minced garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

   Start 30-second timer
7. 7

   Stir in the milk and heavy cream; simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

   Start 3-minute timer
8. 8

   Lower the heat to very low. Add the shredded Swiss cheese and Parmesan cheese in small handfuls, whisking constantly until completely melted.

9. 9

   Remove the saucepan from the heat.

10. 10

    Stir in the lemon zest.

11. 11

    Add the lemon juice slowly to taste; season with salt and white pepper.

12. 12

    Garnish with parsley before serving.