Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce
Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce is a delightful dish combining succulent salmon, roasted potatoes, and broccoli, all drizzled with a rich lemon herb sauce.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- saucepan
- whisk
Ingredients
For the Sheet Pan
- 1 lb small gold potatoes cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2-3 cups broccoli florets baby broccoli preferred
- 1-2 lbs salmon cut into 2-4 filets
- olive oil
- garlic powder
- salt
- pepper
Lemon Herb Sauce
- 6-8 tablespoons butter
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 shallot minced
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon juice of
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Add the potatoes to the pan and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25 minutes until lightly browned.
- While the potatoes are roasting, melt the butter over medium low heat and add the garlic, shallot, and thyme. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until soft. Add broth and cream; bring to a low simmer. Let it thicken, then add lemon juice, herbs, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the broccoli and salmon to the potato pan. Toss or brush with more oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for another 10-15 minutes, until the salmon is fully cooked.
- Serve salmon, potatoes, and broccoli with sauce, more herbs, and lemon wedges.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that feels special.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 1200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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