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Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce

Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce for Home Chef Bliss

This Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce recipe pairs flaky salmon with crispy roasted potatoes and tender broccoli, showcasing a rich, zesty sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon and Vegetables
  • 4 fillets Salmon fresh or frozen
  • 4 medium Potatoes halved
  • 2 cups Broccoli cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil or avocado oil
For the Amazing Lemon Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Shallots finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme or dried thyme
  • 1 cup Heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice fresh-squeezed
  • to taste Salt & pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • oven
  • Sheet Pan
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Arrange halved potatoes and broccoli florets on a large sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
  3. Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes.
  4. Remove the sheet pan and add salmon fillets among the potatoes and arrange the broccoli around them. Brush with olive oil and season before returning to the oven for an additional 12-15 minutes.
  5. In a small saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté chopped shallots until translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
  6. Stir in fresh thyme, deglaze with a splash of chicken broth, and simmer for a couple of minutes.
  7. Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream and lemon juice, and simmer for 4-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning.
  8. Serve the Baked Salmon with crispy potatoes and broccoli, drizzling the creamy lemon sauce generously over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best results, use fresh ingredients and check salmon doneness with a fork at 145°F (63°C).

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