Description
Succulent lemon butter salmon dances with crispy roasted potatoes and tender broccoli, creating a harmonious Mediterranean-inspired dinner. Delicate fish meets zesty citrus, promising a light yet satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets
Cooking Fats and Oils:
- 5 tablespoons (75 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter
Citrus and Herbs:
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Potatoes:
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
Seasoning:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Vegetables:
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and heat the oven to 400F (200C) for optimal roasting conditions.
- Coat diced potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring even distribution of seasonings. Arrange potatoes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer to promote crispy edges.
- Distribute broccoli florets around the potatoes, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast vegetables for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through to achieve uniform golden color and tender texture.
- While vegetables roast, season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet with olive oil and butter over medium heat, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Carefully place salmon fillets in the skillet, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Maintain moderate heat to prevent burning.
- After removing salmon, deglaze the skillet by adding fresh lemon juice and zest, swirling to create a vibrant, tangy butter sauce that captures the skillet’s flavorful remnants.
- Transfer roasted potatoes and broccoli to serving plates, placing salmon fillets alongside. Generously drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the fish and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality salmon for the best flavor and texture, ensuring it’s firm and has a bright, clean smell.
- Pat salmon dry before cooking to achieve a perfectly crispy exterior and prevent steaming.
- Adjust cooking time based on salmon thickness, aiming for a flaky, just-cooked center that’s moist and tender.
- Experiment with herb variations like dill or thyme in the lemon butter sauce for added depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg