Main Dishes⚖️Harmonious Hot & Cold (Garm o Sard)

Oven Baked Salmon With Cream Sauce

ماهی سالمون در فر با سس خامه

I had been wanting to make Oven Baked Salmon with a cream sauce for a long time. I finally got around to it and thought this would be something nice to make for two… or you could bake an entire Salmon to feed at least 4 people.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
2-4 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Oven Baked Salmon With Cream Sauce
The Authentic Sofreh Pairing

In Persian tradition, dining is a harmony of hot and cold temperaments (Garm o Sard). Serve this dish alongside:

Steamed Persian Saffron Rice (Chelo)Steamed Broccoli & CarrotsSalad ShiraziChilled White Wine or Sparkling Lemon Water
✨Persian Kitchen Tradition

Layering Aromatics: Build flavor from the ground up with golden caramelized onions (piyaz dagh), earthy turmeric bloomed in warm oil, and patience over gentle heat—allowing herbs, spices, and tart accents to meld into a balanced bite.

Ingredients

مواد لازم
Servings Stepper
2 servings
Unit System
Prep ready: 0 of 12

Step-by-Step Instructions

طرز تهیه
1
Steam the veggies: Steam your vegetables (or boil in water) and while they are steaming, prepare the fish. Note: after the vegetables are ready you can toss them with a little butter, salt, and pepper to add some flavor.
2
Season and bake the salmon: Place the salmon on a baking sheet lined with foil. Add salt, pepper, parsley flakes, and garlic powder to the salmon. Preheat your oven to 450°F. Once the oven is ready, place the salmon in and bake for approximately 15 minutes until tender and flaky.
3
Make the cream sauce: Heat the butter over medium-low heat in a small pot, then add the flour and stir continuously until the flour is mixed in well with the butter. Add the milk, whipping cream, and starch, whisking to combine. Stir in the chopped garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. If you want the sauce to be thicker, leave it on the stove top a bit longer and constantly stir.
4
Plate and serve: Once everything is ready, transfer the salmon to plates alongside the steamed vegetables and spoon the warm cream sauce over the top. Note: the sauce can be quite creamy and thickens fast, so don’t leave it on the stove top for too long if you don’t want it to thicken too much!
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