Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli
The Best lemon butter salmon with crispy potatoes and garlic butter sauce. A flavorful and satisfying meal perfect for any night.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting + Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic (minced)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Lemon slices (for garnish)
Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Potatoes:
1.5 lbs baby potatoes (halved)
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper
Broccoli:
1 lb broccoli florets
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven:
Set oven to 425°F (220°C).
Roast potatoes:
Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
Add broccoli:
Toss broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add to the baking sheet and roast for another 15–20 minutes until potatoes are crispy and broccoli is tender.
Prepare lemon butter sauce:
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Cook salmon:
Push garlic to the side and place salmon skin-side down. Cook for 4–5 minutes, flip, and cook another 3–4 minutes until flaky.
Serve:
Plate salmon with roasted potatoes and broccoli. Drizzle lemon butter sauce over the salmon. Garnish with lemon slices and parsley.
Notes
Pat salmon dry before cooking for a better sear.
Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure crispy potatoes.
Add lemon zest to broccoli for extra brightness.
Use fresh salmon for best flavor and texture.
