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Lemon Butter Salmon

Lemon Butter Salmon: A Quick and Luxurious Weeknight Delight

Lemon Butter Salmon is a quick, healthy dinner that transforms hectic evenings into a moment of culinary bliss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon rich in omega-3 fatty acids
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter can use coconut oil as substitute
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice use fresh juice for best flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) or substitute with garlic powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 slices Lemon for garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped) optional
For the Potatoes
  • 1 pound Baby potatoes (halved) regular potatoes work as well
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil or use avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika or cayenne for heat
For the Broccoli
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets or use asparagus, green beans, or Brussels sprouts
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure crispy potatoes.
  2. Toss halved potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast potatoes for 20 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. While potatoes roast, toss broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add to the baking sheet after 20 minutes.
  5. Continue roasting potatoes and broccoli for an additional 15-20 minutes until crispy and tender.
  6. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, add garlic, then lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  7. Cook salmon fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  8. Serve salmon with potatoes and broccoli, drizzling lemon butter sauce on top and garnishing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate salmon for enhanced flavor, check doneness carefully, and use olive oil for roasting veggies.

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