Description
Succulent lemon butter salmon dances with crispy golden potatoes and tender broccoli, creating a harmonious Mediterranean-inspired dinner. Delicate fish meets zesty citrus and rich butter, promising a quick, elegant meal that delights your palate with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 salmon fillets
Side Vegetables:
- 1 head of broccoli (cut into florets)
- 4 medium potatoes (diced)
Seasonings and Fats:
- 5 tablespoons (75 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400F (200C) and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal vegetable roasting.
- Coat diced potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then distribute evenly across the baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, turning midway to ensure uniform crispiness.
- Add broccoli florets to the same baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Continue roasting for 15-20 minutes until edges become slightly charred and texture turns tender.
- In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Place salmon fillets into the pan, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook approximately 3-4 minutes per side until fish flakes easily and reaches desired doneness.
- After removing salmon, deglaze the skillet with fresh lemon juice and zest, creating a vibrant sauce that captures the pan’s remaining flavors.
- Arrange roasted potatoes and broccoli on plates, position salmon fillets alongside, and generously drizzle the citrusy butter sauce over the fish. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a bright, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Swap salmon for plant-based alternatives like tofu or tempeh to create a vegan version that maintains similar textures and flavor profiles.
- Adjust cooking times for different salmon thicknesses by using a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Boost nutrient density by adding extra herbs like dill or thyme, which complement the lemon butter sauce and provide additional health benefits.
- Choose skin-on salmon fillets for extra crispiness and to lock in more natural moisture during the cooking process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg