Lemon Butter Salmon with Roasted Potatoes & Broccoli

 

Here’s a delicious and healthy Lemon Butter Salmon with Roasted Potatoes & Broccoli recipe!

Ingredients

For the Salmon:

• 2 salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp butter (melted)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp fresh parsley or dill (for garnish)
• Lemon slices (for serving)

For the Roasted Potatoes & Broccoli:

• 2 cups baby potatoes (halved)
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

1. Roast the Potatoes & Broccoli

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss baby potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
3. After 20 minutes, add broccoli to the same sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and toss. Roast for another 15 minutes, or until crispy.

2. Prepare the Lemon Butter Sauce

1. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Cook the Salmon

Oven Method:

1. Place salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2. Brush with lemon butter sauce and top with lemon slices.
3. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, or until flaky.

Pan-Seared Method:

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
2. Sear salmon for 3–4 minutes per side, then pour the lemon butter sauce over it.
3. Cook for another 2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the salmon.

4. Serve & Enjoy

• Plate the salmon with roasted potatoes and broccoli.
• Garnish with fresh parsley or dill and extra lemon slices.

Would you like a variation, like using asparagus instead of broccoli?