Description
Succulent lemon butter salmon dances with crispy roasted potatoes and tender broccoli, creating a harmonious dinner plate. Mediterranean flavors mingle effortlessly, promising you a restaurant-quality meal crafted with simple, fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 salmon fillets
Cooking Fats:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 400F (200C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cooking surface.
- Combine diced potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then distribute evenly across the baking sheet to ensure maximum crispiness during roasting.
- Place potatoes in the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, rotating midway to achieve uniform golden-brown exterior.
- Scatter broccoli florets on the same baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Continue roasting broccoli alongside potatoes for 15-20 minutes until tender and slightly charred at the edges.
- While vegetables are cooking, heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat for salmon preparation.
- Introduce salmon fillets to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook approximately 3-4 minutes per side until fully done and slightly flaky.
- After salmon is cooked, create a quick lemon butter sauce by adding fresh lemon juice and zest directly into the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Plate the salmon alongside crispy roasted potatoes and tender broccoli florets.
- Finish by drizzling the vibrant lemon butter sauce over the salmon and garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
Notes
- Achieve perfectly crispy potatoes by cutting them into uniform, bite-sized cubes to ensure even roasting and golden-brown edges.
- Prevent broccoli from becoming soggy by spreading florets in a single layer and avoiding overcrowding on the baking sheet.
- Select fresh, high-quality salmon with a vibrant color and firm texture for the best flavor and most appealing presentation.
- Customize the dish for dietary needs by substituting butter with olive oil for a dairy-free version or using gluten-free seasonings for those with sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 515 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg