Lemon Butter Salmon with Roasted Potatoes & Broccoli

Ingredients

For the Roasted Potatoes & Broccoli:

  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

For the Lemon Butter Salmon:

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Roast the potatoes:
    • Toss halved potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
    • Spread on half of the baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes.
  3. Prepare the salmon and broccoli:
    • While potatoes roast, mix melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
    • Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then brush generously with lemon butter mixture.
    • Toss broccoli with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add salmon & broccoli to the tray:
    • After the potatoes have roasted for 15 minutes, remove the tray.
    • Add broccoli and salmon fillets to the sheet pan.
    • Roast everything together for another 12–15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and veggies are tender.
  5. Serve hot:
    • Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices if desired.
    • Serve everything straight from the pan for an easy and tasty dinner.

Want to add a quick lemon dill sauce or garlic aioli on the side? Let me know and I’ll hook that up!

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