Description
Lemon butter salmon with roasted potatoes and broccoli is a wholesome, flavorful one-pan meal that’s both easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners. The salmon is tender and flaky, infused with a zesty lemon-garlic butter sauce, and served alongside crisp-tender roasted veggies for a satisfying and balanced plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Vegetables
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 3 cups broccoli florets
Seasonings and Sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Lemon slices, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with 1½ tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and paprika. Spread them out evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
- Toss Broccoli: While the potatoes roast, toss the broccoli florets with the remaining 1½ tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper and set aside.
- Make Lemon Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice and zest, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt until combined.
- Add Broccoli and Salmon: After the potatoes have roasted for 15 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Push the potatoes to one side, then add the broccoli florets and place the salmon fillets on the tray.
- Apply Sauce and Roast: Spoon the lemon butter mixture evenly over each salmon fillet. Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
- Serve: Serve the salmon and roasted vegetables warm, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices for added brightness and flavor.
Notes
- Swap broccoli for asparagus or green beans if desired.
- Add red pepper flakes to the lemon butter for a little heat.
- For extra crispiness, broil for the final 1–2 minutes.
