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Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli

Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli

A vibrant, well-balanced dinner of flaky salmon fillets in lemon butter, crispy potatoes, and tender broccoli.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Large bowl
  • Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl

Ingredients
  

Fish

  • 4 fillets salmon skin on or off

Vegetables

  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes halved or quartered
  • 2 cups broccoli florets

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs parsley, dill, or thyme, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes optional, pinch

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200 °C (400 °F).
  • In a large bowl, toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 clove minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread on one side of a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
  • Season salmon with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of lemon juice. Set aside.
  • After 15 minutes, push potatoes to one side of the sheet. Add broccoli florets tossed in 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place salmon fillets on the sheet as well.
  • In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped herbs, remaining garlic, and red pepper flakes if using.
  • Drizzle lemon butter over salmon, potatoes, and broccoli.
  • Return pan to oven and bake for 12–15 more minutes, or until salmon is flaky, potatoes are crispy, and broccoli edges are slightly charred.
  • Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra crispiness.
  • Garnish with more herbs and a squeeze of lemon before serving.

Notes

Parboil potatoes for 5 minutes before roasting for extra crispiness. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor in the sauce. Swap broccoli with asparagus or green beans based on season. Avoid freezing cooked salmon and broccoli—texture changes unfavorably. Double the lemon butter to drizzle over rice or grains if serving with sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 420mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
Keyword broccoli, Crispy Potatoes, dinner, Easy Recipe, Lemon Butter Salmon, One Pan Meal
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