Description
This Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce recipe is a delightful combination of tender salmon, crispy roasted potatoes, and vibrant broccoli, all topped with a heavenly lemon herb sauce. A perfect dish for a special dinner or a weeknight meal!
Ingredients
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For the Sheet Pan:
- 1 lb. small gold potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
- olive oil + garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- 2-3 cups of broccoli florets (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 of fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roast the Potatoes: 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 and delicious.
- Make the Life-Changingly Delicious Sauce: While the potatoes are roasting, make your sauce. Melt the butter over medium low heat. Add the garlic, shallot, and thyme sprigs; sauté until soft. Add broth and cream; simmer until thickened. Whisk in lemon juice, stir in herbs, season with salt and pepper.
- Bake the Salmon and Broccoli: Add the broccoli and salmon to the potato pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes until salmon is fully cooked and flakes easily.
- You’re Done: Serve salmon, potatoes, and broccoli with sauce, herbs, and lemon wedges. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 450 calories
- Sugar: Approx. 3g
- Sodium: Approx. 400mg
- Fat: Approx. 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25g
- Fiber: Approx. 4g
- Protein: Approx. 30g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 100mg
