Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce
Delicious baked salmon served with a fresh lemon herb sauce, accompanied by roasted potatoes and broccoli.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- saucepan
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 or baby broccoli
- 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
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
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. Add the garlic, shallot, and thyme; sauté for 3-5 minutes until soft. Add broth and cream; bring to a low simmer. Remove thyme sprigs and whisk in lemon juice, stir in herbs, and season.
- Add broccoli and salmon to the potato pan, toss with oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for another 10-15 minutes until the salmon is fully cooked.
- Serve salmon, potatoes, and broccoli with sauce, herbs, and lemon wedges.
Notes
The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the salmon filets and the type of broccoli used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
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