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Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce

Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce for a Vibrant Dinner

This Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce is a healthy dinner that combines flaky salmon with a creamy lemon sauce for a memorable meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets Choose skin-on for richer taste or remove the skin.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Essential for coating.
For the Sides
  • 2 cups Potatoes Yukon Gold or red, can substitute with radishes.
  • 2 cups Broccoli Can swap with asparagus or green beans.
For the Lemon Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Shallots Can use yellow onion if unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Dried thyme can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream for dairy-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Use fresh lemons for best flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Sheet Pan
  • Saucepan
  • Large Bowl
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your ingredients and set out a large sheet pan.
  2. Wash and chop potatoes into bite-sized pieces, and trim broccoli to florets. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread seasoned potatoes on one side of the sheet pan and roast for about 20 minutes until golden and crisp.
  4. After 20 minutes, stir potatoes, add broccoli, and place salmon fillets alongside, season with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Return to oven for 10-15 minutes.
  5. In a saucepan, heat olive oil, sauté chopped shallots for 2-3 minutes, then stir in thyme and heavy cream. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove the sauce from heat and mix in lemon juice. Adjust flavor with more lemon if desired.
  7. Plate the salmon with roasted potatoes and broccoli, drizzling lemon sauce over each serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, and let salmon rest post-cooking for optimal juiciness.

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