Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli. This quick and nutritious meal features succulent salmon fillets drizzled with a zesty lemon-butter sauce, paired with golden, crispy potatoes and fresh broccoli. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with essential nutrients. In just 30 minutes, impress your family and friends with a delightful dinner that brings together taste and health.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 lb small potatoes (baby or fingerling), halved
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the halved potatoes on one side of the baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; toss to coat.
- Roast the potatoes for about 20 minutes until they start to soften.
- Meanwhile, prepare the broccoli by cutting it into bite-sized florets.
- After the initial roasting time, add the broccoli to the baking sheet alongside the potatoes and drizzle everything lightly with olive oil.
- Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and zest before placing them on top of the vegetables on the baking sheet.
- Bake for an additional 12-15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through (145°F internal temperature) and veggies are tender.
- Melt remaining butter and drizzle it over the dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg