Easy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli
Easy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli is a quick, better-than-takeout dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfectly crispy potatoes every time. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Quick Spicy Pork Brussels Sprouts Bowls and Creamy Moroccan Harissa Lentil Soup.
Why This Easy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli Is Pure Comfort
- Golden, flaky salmon in a creamy lemon butter sauce
- Crispy potatoes and tender broccoli on the side
- Easy, one-pan cooking for minimal cleanup
- Ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights
What You'll Need for Easy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Salmon fillets
- Baby potatoes
- Broccoli florets
- Lemon
- Butter
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lemon
- Garlic
- Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional: Fresh parsley
- Optional: Red pepper flakes
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Salmon fillets: Skin-on fillets work best for crispy skin.
- Baby potatoes: Halve or quarter larger potatoes to ensure even cooking.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Stainless Steel Skillet — Even heat distribution for perfectly cooked salmon and potatoes. → See on Amazon
- Digital Meat Thermometer — Ensures salmon is cooked to a safe and tender 145°F. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli
- Prepare ingredients: Halve or quarter potatoes, cut broccoli into florets, mince garlic, and slice lemon.
- Cook potatoes and broccoli: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add potatoes and broccoli, cook until tender and crispy, then remove from skillet.
- Cook salmon: In the same skillet, cook salmon skin-side down until crispy, then flip and cook until done. Remove salmon from skillet.
- Make lemon butter sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic and lemon slices, cook until fragrant, then pour sauce over salmon and vegetables.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli
- Common mistake and fix: Avoid overcrowding the skillet to ensure crispy potatoes and salmon. If needed, cook in batches.
- Time-saving tip: Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook for a smooth, quick cooking process.
- Flavor boost: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the lemon butter sauce for a spicy kick.
- Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Storing & Reheating Easy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Potatoes and broccoli can be cooked ahead of time and reheated. Salmon is best cooked fresh.
Freezing Easy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli
Not recommended for freezing.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: Use a fish spatula to flip the salmon fillets for easy transfer and to keep the crispy skin intact.
- Best substitution: Replace broccoli with green beans or asparagus for a different side vegetable.
- Make-ahead: Prepare all ingredients ahead of time, then cook just before serving for the best results.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If potatoes are not crispy, increase heat and cook until golden brown and tender.
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Easy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Salmon fillets
- Baby potatoes
- Broccoli florets
- Lemon
- Butter
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Seasonings
- Lemon
- Garlic
- Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
Optional Toppings
- Fresh parsley
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Halve or quarter potatoes, cut broccoli into florets, mince garlic, and slice lemon.
- Cook potatoes and broccoli: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add potatoes and broccoli, cook until tender and crispy, then remove from skillet.
- Cook salmon: In the same skillet, cook salmon skin-side down until crispy, then flip and cook until done. Remove salmon from skillet.
- Make lemon butter sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic and lemon slices, cook until fragrant, then pour sauce over salmon and vegetables.
Notes
- Chef tip: Use a fish spatula to flip the salmon fillets for easy transfer and to keep the crispy skin intact.
- Best substitution: Replace broccoli with green beans or asparagus for a different side vegetable.
- Make-ahead: Prepare all ingredients ahead of time, then cook just before serving for the best results.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If potatoes are not crispy, increase heat and cook until golden brown and tender.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
- Make ahead: Potatoes and broccoli can be cooked ahead of time and reheated. Salmon is best cooked fresh.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sat. Fat: 9g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli FAQs
Prepare all ingredients ahead of time, then cook just before serving for the best results. Potatoes and broccoli can be cooked ahead of time and reheated.
Ensure the skillet is hot enough and avoid overcrowding. Cook salmon skin-side down without moving it until crispy, then flip and cook until done.
Yes, but thaw it completely before cooking for the best results. Cooking time may vary.
This dish is perfect on its own, but you can also serve it with a side salad or crusty bread.
Ensure the skillet is not too hot when adding the butter and lemon juice. If it breaks, try adding a teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with water to the sauce.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
