Here’s a fun and easy way to make a delicious dinner of baked salmon with crispy potatoes, broccoli, and a mouth-watering lemon sauce. This is like bringing a fancy bistro right into your kitchen!
What you’ll need:
For the main dish:
- 1 lb of small gold potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- 2-3 cups of broccoli florets (I used baby broccoli in the photos)
- 1-2 lbs of salmon, cut into 2-4 fillets
For the Lemon Herb Sauce:
- 6-8 tablespoons of butter
- 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2-3 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley or basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Here’s how to make it:
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Roast the Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the potatoes with a bit of olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then roast them for 25 minutes until they’re lightly browned and tasty.
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Make the Amazing Sauce: While the potatoes are roasting, start on your sauce. Melt the butter over medium-low heat (start with 6 tablespoons and add more if needed). Add the garlic, shallot, and thyme sprigs and sauté for 3-5 minutes until they’re soft and fragrant. Add the broth and cream and bring it to a low simmer. Let the sauce simmer on low heat until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove the thyme sprigs, whisk in the lemon juice, stir in the herbs, and season with salt and pepper. Give it a taste – it’s heavenly!
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Bake the Salmon and Broccoli: Add the broccoli and salmon to the pan with the potatoes. Toss or brush them with a bit more oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for another 10-15 minutes, until the salmon is fully cooked. You want it to be just past the point of being translucent, where it flakes apart easily but isn’t dried out.
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Serve it up: Serve the salmon, potatoes, and broccoli with generous spoonfuls of the sauce, more herbs, and more lemon wedges. Enjoy your gourmet meal!
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
This recipe is perfect for a dinner and follows the roasting method. It’s a classic American dish.
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