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Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes

Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes: A Flavorful Feast

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This Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes recipe is a delightful meal that's quick to prepare and bursting with fresh flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon 6 oz each
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice fresh is best
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
For the Potatoes
  • 1.5 lbs Baby potatoes halved
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
For the Broccoli
  • 1 lb Broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest optional
For Garnish
  • Fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Combine halved baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until coated.
  3. Spread potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes.
  4. Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. After 20 minutes, add broccoli to the baking sheet.
  5. While veggies roast, heat a skillet and melt unsalted butter. Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute.
  6. Stir in lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, then sear the salmon fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes.
  7. Flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked.
  8. Serve crispy potatoes and broccoli with salmon, drizzled with the lemon butter sauce. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinating salmon in lemon juice for 30 minutes enhances flavor. Check for doneness by ensuring salmon flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

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