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Panko Crusted Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce

Tender, flaky salmon topped with crunchy panko bread crumbs drizzled with a lemon cream sauce. Ready in 30 minutes!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked salmon, oven baked, panko salmon, Spring
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2

Equipment

  • sheet pan
  • 2 small bowls
  • small saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh salmon skin on
  • tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ¼ cup panko bread crumbs gluten-free may be used
  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • ½ tsp parsley
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Lemon Cream Sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp sour cream or more to reach desired consistency
  • lemon zest optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray the baking sheet with non stick cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine dijon mustard and honey.
    In a separate small bowl, combine panko crumbs, lemon zest, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
    Spread the dijon honey mixture over the salmon then coat the salmon with the bread crumb mixture.
  • Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  • Meanwhile, heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Melt the butter then add the garlic. Cook until fragrant. Add broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
    Reduce heat to a simmer. Stir in sour cream and cook until thickened. Drizzle on salmon just prior to serving.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Notes

The recipe is for 1 pound of salmon (approx. 2-3 small pieces of salmon).
Reheat leftovers in the oven at 300 degrees F until warm or cook in a pan until panko crumbs are crispy and the salmon is heated through.
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