🍋 Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli 🥦✨
This Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli is one of those meals that feels restaurant-quality but is surprisingly easy to make at home. Juicy salmon, golden crispy potatoes, tender broccoli, and a rich lemon butter sauce come together in one comforting, balanced plate.
Fresh, simple, and absolutely irresistible.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect balance of protein, veggies, and carbs
- Crispy potatoes + tender salmon = magic
- Bright lemon flavor with rich buttery goodness
- Great for busy weeknights or elegant dinners
- Made with simple, everyday ingredients
Ingredients
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets 🐟
- Salt and black pepper, to taste 🧂
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Lemon Butter Sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter 🧈
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- Juice of 1 lemon 🍋
- Lemon zest (optional, for extra flavor)
- Fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
Crispy Potatoes
- 500 g (1 lb) baby potatoes, halved 🥔
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper, and paprika (optional)
Broccoli
- 2 cups broccoli florets 🥦
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Roast the Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F)
- Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika
- Spread on a baking tray and roast for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy
2. Cook the Broccoli
- Steam or roast broccoli until tender but still bright green
- Lightly season with salt and a drizzle of olive oil
3. Cook the Salmon
- Season salmon with salt and pepper
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat
- Cook salmon 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through
- Remove and set aside
4. Make the Lemon Butter Sauce
- In the same pan, melt butter
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant
- Stir in lemon juice and zest
- Return salmon to the pan and spoon sauce over the fillets
How to Serve
Plate the crispy potatoes, broccoli, and salmon together.
Drizzle generously with lemon butter sauce and finish with fresh parsley.
Optional additions:
- Extra lemon wedges
- A sprinkle of chili flakes
- Grated Parmesan over the broccoli
Tips for Success
- Don’t overcook the salmon — it should flake easily
- Pat salmon dry before cooking for better browning
- Roast potatoes on a single layer for maximum crispiness
Storage
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 2 days
- Reheat gently to keep salmon tender
Final Thoughts 💛
This Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli is fresh, comforting, and elegant all at once. It’s the kind of meal that makes everyone at the table happy — and asks for seconds.
