Roast Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce

• Roast Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce
  

• 4 - 6 oz. salmon filets

• 8 Tbs. unsalted butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 shallot, diced

• 1/4 cup half and half

• 1/2 cup vegetable stock

• Juice and zest of 1 lemon

• salt and pepper

• Serve with roast vegetables and your favorite grain ( I used a mixture of farro and lentils)

Preheat oven to 425F°

Line a sheet tray with parchment paper. Place the salmon skin side down and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast the salmon for 8 to 10 minutes or until the tip of a pairing knife is easily inserted.

While the salmon is roasting make the sauce. Melt the butter over low heat. Add the shallot and garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until soft. Mix in the half and half, stock, and lemon zest and juice and cook over medium low until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes. (Should be able to lightly coat the back of a spoon) . Optional: Pour into a blender and blend for 15 seconds. This will help make the sauce super creamy. Add in chopped fresh herbs and taste for salt and pepper.

Serve the salmon topped with a large spoonful of the sauce alongside roast vegetables and grains.

Makes 4 servings.