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Plated serving of creamy baked salmon with potato and broccoli, topped with Biraghi cheese

Baked Salmon with Potatoes and Broccoli in Creamy Sauce

This cozy and flavorful baked salmon dish features tender cubes of salmon nestled between a creamy vegetable base and a golden layer of potatoes. Perfect for a comforting yet balanced weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine European
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Vegetable Base

  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 20 g 1 ½ tbsp butter
  • 0.5 tbsp plain flour
  • 300 ml 1 ¼ cups 20% cream
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 100 –150 g 1–1 ½ cups broccoli florets, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying

For the Salmon

  • 500 –600 g 1.1–1.3 lbs salmon fillet, skinless and boneless
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Potato Layer

  • 5 –7 medium potatoes
  • 1 –2 tbsp Greek yogurt or softened butter
  • 1 tsp potato seasoning paprika, garlic powder, etc.
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan or Biraghi cheese
  • Fresh parsley finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Boil Potatoes
    Boil the potatoes (whole, skin-on or peeled) until just tender but still firm. Drain and let cool slightly. Peel if needed and slice into rounds.
  • Prep the Salmon
    Cut salmon into cubes. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Set aside.
  • Make the Sauce
    In a frying pan, sauté onion in a little oil until soft. Add butter, then stir in flour and cook for a minute. Add garlic, cream, lemon zest, chopped broccoli, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
  • Assemble the Bake
    Pour the creamy vegetable sauce into a baking dish. Spread cubed salmon over the top. Layer the sliced potatoes over the salmon.
  • Top and Bake
    Spread Greek yogurt or butter over the potatoes. Sprinkle with potato seasoning. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
  • Finish and Serve
    Sprinkle with chopped parsley and grated cheese. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Greek yogurt adds a tangy, lighter finish to the potato topping. Butter gives a richer, more classic flavor—choose what you prefer!
You can use other firm white fish like cod or trout as a substitute for salmon.
For extra flavor, sprinkle a few capers or olives into the creamy base.
Keyword Baked salmon, Cozy dinner, Fish and vegetable bake, Salmon and potatoes, Salmon potato broccoli