Lemon Butter Salmon with Roasted Potatoes & Broccoli

🍋🐟 Lemon Butter Salmon with Roasted Potatoes & Broccoli

Mediterranean-style, bright, comforting, and perfectly balanced

⏱ Time

• Prep: 15 minutes

• Cook: 30–35 minutes

• Serves: 4

🧾 Ingredients

Salmon

• 4 salmon fillets (about 150–180 g each)

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 2 tbsp butter (or all olive oil for lighter version)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• Zest of 1 lemon

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Salt & freshly ground black pepper

Vegetables

• 500 g (1 lb) baby potatoes, halved

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• ½ tsp dried oregano or thyme

• Salt & pepper, to taste

Garnish

• Fresh parsley or dill, chopped

• Lemon slices

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   • Preheat to 200°C / 400°F.

   • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Roast the Potatoes

   • Toss potatoes with olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.

   • Spread on the baking sheet and roast 15 minutes.

3. Add Broccoli

   • Toss broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

   • Add to the pan with potatoes and roast 10 minutes more.

4. Prepare Lemon Butter Salmon

   • Mix olive oil, butter, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

   • Push vegetables slightly aside and place salmon on the pan.

   • Spoon lemon butter mixture over salmon.

5. Bake

   • Return pan to oven and bake 10–12 minutes, until salmon flakes easily and vegetables are golden.

6. Finish & Serve

   • Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon slices. Serve immediately.

🌟 Serving Ideas

• Pair with Greek salad or tzatziki

• Add olives or capers for extra Mediterranean flavor

• Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining

🥗 Mediterranean Nutrition Highlights

• Omega-3–rich salmon

• Olive oil–based fats

• Balanced carbs, protein & vegetables

• Naturally gluten-free