Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli 🍋🐟🥦
A balanced sheet-pan dinner that’s bright, buttery, and effortlessly elegant.
When dinner needs to be fast, fresh, and flavorful, this Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli is the answer. It’s a wholesome one-pan meal with juicy seared salmon, golden roasted potatoes, and tender-crisp broccoli—all drizzled in a garlicky lemon butter sauce.
This dish hits all the notes: zesty, savory, nourishing, and incredibly easy to make. Whether it’s for a weeknight dinner or a light weekend meal, this one’s going in your regular rotation.
Why I Love This Recipe
- One-pan simplicity—less cleanup, more flavor
- Perfect balance of protein, veggies, and carbs
- Garlicky lemon butter adds bright richness
- Customizable with your favorite herbs and vegetables
- A total showstopper with minimal effort
Ingredients You’ll Need (Serves 4)
🥔 For the Vegetables:
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
🐟 For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Roast the Potatoes
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss the baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
2️⃣ Add the Broccoli
Remove the pan and add the broccoli florets.
Drizzle with a little more olive oil, season again, and roast for 10 more minutes, or until everything is golden and crispy.
3️⃣ Cook the Salmon
While veggies finish roasting, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Add minced garlic, lemon zest, and juice.
Sear salmon fillets for 3–4 minutes per side, spooning butter over the top as they cook.
Cook to your preferred doneness.
4️⃣ Serve It Up
Plate the salmon with roasted potatoes and broccoli.
Drizzle with the leftover lemon butter from the pan.
Garnish with fresh parsley, a pinch of salt, and maybe a little extra lemon.
Tips for Success
- Pat salmon dry before cooking for a golden sear
- Use thin-skinned potatoes like fingerlings or baby Yukons for best texture
- Add a sprinkle of Parmesan over the veggies before roasting for extra flavor
- If using frozen broccoli, thaw and pat dry to avoid sogginess
- Don’t skip the zest—it boosts the lemon flavor without the acidity
Serving Suggestions & Pairings
This dish shines on its own, but here are some fun pairings:
- Sip on Blueberry Lemonade for a fruity complement
- Serve alongside Baked Brie Appetizer if you’re entertaining
- Finish with a dessert like Cake Mix Cookies
- Or pair it with a Classic Margarita for something zesty and crisp
- For a comforting contrast, try Easy Turkey Wings another night
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Final Thoughts
This Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli is everything a great dinner should be—simple, satisfying, and packed with flavor. The buttery garlic-lemon sauce ties it all together beautifully. It’s one of those meals that tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did.
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