Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- Line slow cooker with a large piece of parchment paper.
- Slice one lemon into rounds and arrange a layer of lemon slices down the middle of the slow cooker.
- Place salmon on top of lemon slices; spray with cooking spray and season with salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Rub the seasoning all over the salmon.
- Pour broth and lemon juice into the slow cooker around the fish. Do not pour over the fish.
- Cook on LOW for 2 hours, or until fish is opaque and flaky.
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Lift the slow cooker bowl and bake in the oven for about 5 to 8 minutes for browning.
- Remove from oven, lift fish out using parchment, and transfer to a serving platter.
Creamy Lemon Sauce
- Combine lemon juice, broth, and heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 8 minutes.
- Stir in lemon zest, then increase heat to high and cook for 2 more minutes until thickened.
- Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Cut the cooked salmon into individual fillets and pour sauce over. Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
This slow cooker salmon with lemon sauce is a perfect quick and healthy dinner. The fish remains tender and flavorful, complemented by the creamy lemon sauce.
