🍋 Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli
Golden, pan-seared salmon drizzled in lemon butter, served with crispy roasted potatoes and tender broccoli — this Mediterranean-style meal is balanced, flavorful, and perfect for a nourishing dinner.
🌿 Description
This dish combines heart-healthy salmon rich in omega-3s, fiber-packed broccoli, and crispy baby potatoes roasted in olive oil. A simple lemon butter sauce enhances the salmon without overpowering its natural flavor. It’s a wholesome, well-balanced plate that fits beautifully into a Mediterranean lifestyle.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Salmon:
4 salmon fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic (minced)
Juice of 1 lemon
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Fresh parsley (chopped)
For the Potatoes:
1.5 lbs (700g) baby potatoes (halved)
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
For the Broccoli:
3 cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
Pinch salt & pepper
Optional: squeeze of lemon
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Roast the Potatoes
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Spread on a baking sheet and roast 25–30 minutes until crispy and golden.
2️⃣ Add the Broccoli
After potatoes cook for 15 minutes, add broccoli to the tray.
Drizzle with olive oil and season lightly.
Continue roasting until tender and slightly crisp.
3️⃣ Cook the Salmon
Season salmon with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook salmon 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp about 125–130°F for moist salmon).
4️⃣ Make Lemon Butter Sauce
Lower heat. Add butter and garlic to the same pan.
Cook 30 seconds, then stir in lemon juice.
Spoon sauce over salmon.
5️⃣ Serve
Plate salmon with crispy potatoes and broccoli.
Drizzle extra lemon butter on top and garnish with parsley.
💪 Nutrition Highlights
✔ High in protein
✔ Rich in omega-3 fatty acids
✔ Balanced carbohydrates
✔ Fiber from vegetables
✔ Mediterranean diet friendly
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I bake the salmon instead?
Yes, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes.
Q: How do I get extra crispy potatoes?
Don’t overcrowd the pan and flip halfway through roasting.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
Use all olive oil instead of butter.
Q: Is this good for meal prep?
Yes — store in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Q: Can I use frozen salmon?
Yes, thaw completely and pat dry before cooking.
