Description
Succulent lemon butter salmon anchors this elegant dish packed with crispy roasted potatoes and tender broccoli. Simple ingredients create a harmonious meal that delights with bright flavors and satisfying textures you can easily prepare at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz/170 g each)
- 2 tbsps olive oil (for salmon)
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder (for salmon)
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Lemon slices, for garnish
- 1 pound (450 g) baby potatoes, halved
- 2 cups (300 g) broccoli florets
- 2 tbsps olive oil (for vegetables)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (for vegetables)
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a pristine cooking surface for the culinary journey ahead.
- Potato Transformation: Massage potato halves with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, ensuring an even, flavorful coating that promises crispy edges.
- Initial Roasting: Spread potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet, then slide into a preheated 400F oven to initiate their golden transformation.
- Salmon and Accompaniment Preparation: Season salmon fillets with garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Craft a zesty lemon-butter sauce by blending melted butter and citrus juice. Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Flavor Fusion: Remove partially roasted potatoes, creating space for salmon and broccoli. Drizzle salmon with the lemon-butter mixture, then arrange all components on the baking sheet.
- Final Culinary Crescendo: Return the sheet to the 400F oven, allowing 12-15 minutes for complete cooking. Verify doneness by checking salmon’s delicate flaking, potatoes’ golden crispness, and broccoli’s tender texture.
- Presentation: Transfer the roasted masterpiece to warm plates, adorning with fresh lemon slices to elevate the Mediterranean-inspired ensemble.
Notes
- Optimize Potato Crispiness: Ensure potatoes are thoroughly dried before seasoning to achieve maximum crunchiness and prevent soggy edges.
- Prevent Salmon Overcooking: Watch salmon closely during the final minutes of baking; remove immediately when it flakes easily to maintain moisture and prevent dryness.
- Customize Seasoning Flexibility: Experiment with herb blends like dill, thyme, or rosemary to personalize the flavor profile and match different taste preferences.
- Dietary Adaptation Techniques: Swap butter with olive oil for a dairy-free version, or use gluten-free spices to accommodate various dietary restrictions while maintaining the dish’s delicious essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg