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Baked salmon with lemon butter sauce, roasted baby potatoes, and broccoli on a plate

Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce and Roasted Potatoes

Baked salmon with lemon butter sauce is tender and flaky with a rich, bright flavor, paired with crispy roasted potatoes and broccoli. It is an easy, comforting choice for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon and Lemon Butter Sauce
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Seasoning
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
Roasted Vegetables
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound broccoli florets

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F / 204°C.
  2. Arrange the halved baby potatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Cooking
  1. Roast the potatoes for 20-25 minutes, until crisp.
  2. While the potatoes cook, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the lemon juice and minced garlic.
  3. Pour the lemon butter sauce over the seasoned salmon fillets.
  4. During the final 10-15 minutes of potato roasting, place the broccoli florets on the same baking sheet.
  5. Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, until it flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F / 63°C.
Serving
  1. Allow the salmon to rest briefly, then serve with the roasted potatoes and broccoli.

Notes

Refrigerate cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat until warmed through.