Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce
Deliciously tender baked salmon served with a flavorful lemon herb sauce, alongside roasted potatoes and broccoli.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- medium saucepan
Ingredients
For the Sheet Pan
- 1 lb small gold potatoes cut into bite-sized pieces
- olive oil + garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- 2-3 cups broccoli florets (baby broccoli recommended)
- 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 and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- 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; sauté for 3-5 minutes until soft. Add broth and cream; simmer until thickened. Remove thyme, whisk in lemon juice, stir in herbs, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add broccoli and salmon to the potato pan. Toss or brush with more oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the salmon is cooked.
- Serve salmon, potatoes, and broccoli with the sauce, additional herbs, and lemon wedges.
Notes
Great for meal prep and can be customized with different vegetables and herbs.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
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