Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce
This Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce features tender salmon paired with roasted potatoes and broccoli, all drizzled with a rich lemon herb sauce.
Equipment
- oven
- Baking Sheet
- parchment paper
- saucepan
Ingredients
For the Sheet Pan
- 1 lb small gold potatoes cut into bite-sized pieces
- olive oil
- garlic powder
- salt
- pepper
- 2-3 cups broccoli florets using baby broccoli in the 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 fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
Main Instructions
- 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. Add garlic, shallot, and thyme sprigs; sauté for 3-5 minutes until soft. Add broth and cream; bring to a low simmer and let thicken. Remove thyme, whisk in lemon juice, and stir in herbs and seasonings.
- 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 dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner. The lemon sauce elevates the flavors of the salmon and vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1filetCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg
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