Description
Savor the delightful flavors of Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and vibrant broccoli. This recipe brings together fresh salmon fillets, zesty lemon, and aromatic garlic, all enveloped in a rich butter sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is easy to prepare and promises to impress family and friends with its beautiful presentation and comforting flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in fresh lemon juice and pour the mixture evenly over salmon fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Steam broccoli until bright green but still crisp (about 4-5 minutes).
- Serve salmon with mashed potatoes and broccoli; drizzle extra sauce over the top if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 500g)
- Calories: 654
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg