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Lemon Butter Salmon

Lemon Butter Salmon: A Quick & Zesty Weeknight Delight

This Lemon Butter Salmon recipe is a quick and healthy weeknight meal packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Thawed if frozen
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Can substitute with olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh preferred
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
For the Vegetables
  • 1 lb Baby potatoes Can substitute with golden or red potatoes
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets Can substitute with asparagus or green beans
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For roasting
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder Optional but recommended
  • 1 tsp Paprika
For Garnishing
  • 1 slices Lemon For serving
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish
  • Lemon zest Optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread seasoned baby potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
  4. After 20 minutes, toss broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper; add to the baking sheet.
  5. Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  6. Melt unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat; add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  7. Stir in fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the lemon butter sauce.
  8. Add salmon fillets skin-side down to the skillet; cook for 4-5 minutes.
  9. Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
  10. Plate crispy potatoes and roasted broccoli with the salmon; drizzle with lemon butter sauce and garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, marinate the salmon in lemon juice and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.

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