Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce
Enjoy a flavorful Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce that's easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- Medium Pan
Ingredients
For the Sheet Pan
- 1 lb small gold potatoes cut into bite-sized pieces
- to taste olive oil
- to taste garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 2-3 cups broccoli florets (baby broccoli used in photos)
- 1-2 lbs salmon (cut into 2-4 filets)
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 chopped fresh parsley or basil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Add the potatoes to the pan and toss with a little bit of 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. Add the garlic, shallot, and thyme sprigs; sauté for 3-5 minutes until soft and fragrant. Add broth and cream, and bring to a low simmer. Let the sauce thicken.
- Add the broccoli and the salmon to the potato pan. Toss or brush with a little 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 dish pairs well with a side of rice or bread.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 1100mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
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