Here’s a delicious recipe for Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli that’s perfect for a flavorful and balanced meal:
Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli
Ingredients:
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on for crispy skin)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Crispy Potatoes:
- 1 lb baby potatoes (or your preferred type of potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or rosemary)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Broccoli:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Potatoes:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the baby potatoes into halves or quarters for even cooking.
- In a bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil, thyme (or rosemary), salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Spread them evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes, or until crispy and golden, flipping halfway through.
2. Prepare the Broccoli:
- While the potatoes are roasting, steam or blanch the broccoli. You can steam it for about 5-7 minutes until tender but still vibrant green.
- If you prefer a roasted flavor, toss the broccoli with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast it in the oven for about 15-20 minutes, depending on your desired level of crispness.
- If you like, drizzle a little lemon juice over the broccoli before serving.
3. Cook the Salmon:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Once the oil is hot, place the salmon skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin becomes crispy.
- Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes until it’s cooked through (adjust depending on the thickness of the fillets).
- In the last minute of cooking, add the butter to the pan along with the minced garlic. Stir the butter around the pan to melt and combine, then add the lemon zest and juice.
- Spoon the lemon butter sauce over the salmon fillets while they finish cooking.
4. Assemble the Plate:
- Serve the salmon fillets on plates with crispy potatoes and broccoli on the side.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and an additional squeeze of lemon over the salmon for extra flavor.
Enjoy your meal!
This combination of crispy potatoes, perfectly cooked salmon, and vibrant broccoli in lemon butter sauce is sure to be a hit. You can adjust the seasoning to your taste and even add a little more butter for richness. Enjoy!