Lemony Salmon with Watercress Salad

Lemon-marinated salmon is served with creme fraiche sauce and a bright watercress salad in this tasty and gourmet dinner that serves 3.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 477 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• 1 tablespoon chopped shallot
• 3 (6 ounce) fillets salmon
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh dill
• 0.25 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1.5 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2.5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 0.5 cup creme fraiche
• 1.5 cups watercress, chopped
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh tarragon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk honey, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, shallot, 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest together in a shallow baking dish. Add salmon fillets and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate until flavors combine, 15 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 2

Whisk creme fraiche, 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl to make lemon-pepper sauce.

Step 3

Toss watercress, dill, and tarragon with 2 teaspoons lemon juice and 2 teaspoons olive oil in a bowl to make salad. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Set an oven rack in the top part of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; brush with remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil.

Step 5

Transfer salmon fillets, with marinade, to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until salmon is just opaque in the center, about 15 minutes.

Step 7

Serve salmon with some salad and sauce on top. Serve remaining sauce on the side. Garnish with lemon wedges.