Description
Indulge in a delightful meal with this Lemon Butter Salmon recipe served with perfectly roasted potatoes and broccoli. A deliciously seasoned and tender salmon fillet topped with a zesty lemon butter sauce, paired with crispy potatoes and flavorful broccoli, this dish is a satisfying and wholesome dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
Roasted Potatoes:
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Broccoli:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Lemon Butter Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Potatoes: Toss halved baby potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Broccoli: Toss broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add to the baking sheet after 10 minutes.
- Season Salmon: Season salmon with salt and pepper.
- Make Lemon Butter: Mix melted butter, lemon juice, zest, garlic, and thyme. Pour over salmon.
- Cook: Place salmon in the center of the pan, surrounded by vegetables. Roast for 12-15 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- You can substitute broccoli with asparagus or green beans.
- For extra crispiness, broil the salmon for the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with vegetables
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
