Description
This Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli is a healthy and delicious one-pan meal. Featuring tender salmon fillets topped with a zesty lemon butter sauce, crispy roasted potatoes, and perfectly cooked broccoli, it’s a flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss diced potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix butter, garlic, lemon zest, and juice in a small saucepan over low heat until melted and combined.
- After 15 minutes, add broccoli florets and salmon fillets to the baking sheet. Drizzle everything with remaining olive oil and some of the lemon butter sauce.
- Return the sheet to the oven and roast for another 12-15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and potatoes are crispy.
- Remove from oven and drizzle remaining lemon butter sauce over the salmon.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are cut evenly for consistent roasting.
- Use wild-caught salmon for best flavor and nutrition.
- You can swap broccoli for asparagus or green beans if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
