Life-Changing Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes & Broccoli
Tender, golden-seared salmon smothered in a silky lemon-butter sauce, served with crispy roasted potatoes and perfectly tender broccoli. This is one of those meals that feels restaurant-level but is surprisingly easy to make at home.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: ~480 kcal per serving
Ingredients
For the Salmon
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Lemon Butter Sauce
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Sides
1 lb baby potatoes, halved
2 cups broccoli florets
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss the baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread them on one side of the baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
Add the broccoli to the other side of the sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then return to the oven and roast everything for another 15 minutes until golden and tender.
Meanwhile, season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the salmon for 3β4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter and sautΓ© the garlic until fragrant. Add the cream, broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Simmer for 3β4 minutes until slightly thickened, then stir in the parsley.
Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the fillets. Let simmer gently for about 2 minutes.
Serve the salmon with crispy potatoes, roasted broccoli, and plenty of lemon butter sauce on top.
Nutrition (approx. per serving)
Calories: ~480 kcal
Protein: ~38 g
Fat: ~32 g
Carbohydrates: ~22 g
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