Lemon Butter Salmon with Roasted Potatoes & Broccoli
This Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Roasted Broccoli is the perfect weeknight dinner, offering a delicious balance of tender salmon, crispy potatoes, and roasted veggies. Topped with a zesty lemon butter sauce, it’s an easy, nutritious, and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- For the Lemon Butter Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Crispy Potatoes:
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Roasted Broccoli:
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Crispy Potatoes:
Toss the diced potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on the baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy. - Roast Broccoli:
On the same sheet, add the broccoli florets, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast alongside the potatoes for 15-20 minutes until tender. - Cook the Salmon:
While the vegetables are roasting, heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon fillets, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through. - Prepare Lemon Butter Sauce:
Once the salmon is done, squeeze the lemon juice and add zest to the skillet. Stir to create a quick lemon butter sauce. - Serve:
Plate the salmon fillets with crispy potatoes and roasted broccoli. Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the salmon and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh salmon with frozen, just ensure it’s fully thawed before cooking.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the lemon butter sauce for a subtle kick.
- Make sure to adjust the cooking time for the salmon based on its thickness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet + a portion of potatoes and broccoli
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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SmartPoints Value
- Estimated SmartPoints: 8-10 points per serving (may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes).