Lemon Butter Salmon with Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes
Need a dinner that’s deliciously balanced and as easy as it is impressive?
Look no further than Lemon Butter Salmon with Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes! With its bright, zesty lemon butter sauce and a medley of tender roasted veggies, this meal is complete, nutritious, flavorful, and easy to make all in one pan.
In this post, we are going to deconstruct perfectly cooked salmon with crispy edges, perfectly roasted veggies, and that unbeatable lemon-butter drizzle. Perfectly capable of handling busy weeknights or an evening meal with some elegance, this is surely one of those dishes that will surely please at home. Let’s jump right into this effortless gourmet treat!
Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 medium potatoes, diced Yukon gold or red potatoes will work well
- 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest 1 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1-Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2-Vegetable Preparation: Line the baking sheet with potatoes on one half and drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over it. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the potatoes, and then toss to distribute evenly. Bake the potatoes for 15 minutes; this gives them a head start.
3-Add Broccoli and Salmon:
- After 15 minutes, add the broccoli florets to the other half of the baking sheet. Drizzle with an additional tablespoon of olive oil, season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss.
- Once done,make a space in the centre of the baking sheet for the salmon fillets. Drizzle the salmon with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and season it with salt and pepper.
4-Lemon Butter Sauce: Whisk together in a small bowl the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
5-Apply Lemon Butter Sauce: Spoon half of the lemon butter sauce over the salmon, reserving the other half for serving.
6-Roast Everything Together: Put the baking sheet back into the oven and roast for about 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are tender but still have some slight char on the edges.
7-Serve and Garnish: Serve salmon and vegetables with the reserved lemon butter sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Tips:
- For Crispy Extra Potatoes: Dice the potatoes even, broil for additional 2 minutes if desired at the end.
- For Tender Salmon: Pay attention not to overcook. Check the salmon at 12 minutes to avoid dryness.
This Lemon Butter Salmon with Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes is one healthy, easy dinner that will just pop with freshness with that lemon butter sauce!