Easy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli
Easy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli is a 20-minute, no-fuss dinner that’s better than takeout. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfectly crispy salmon and potatoes every time. The crispy salmon with a tangy, buttery sauce, served with perfectly crispy potatoes and tender broccoli, will make your whole family happy. Keep reading for my best tips or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Sticky Chicken Bao Buns Recipe for Easy Dinner and Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Slow Cooker Recipe.
Why This Easy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy salmon with a tangy, buttery sauce
- Perfectly crispy potatoes and tender broccoli
- Ready in just 20 minutes
- Better than takeout and freezer-friendly
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
- black pepper
- red pepper flakes
- Optional: fresh parsley
- Optional: lemon wedges
📝 Ingredient Notes
- salmon fillets: Use skin-on fillets for crispy skin.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Stainless Steel Skillet — Even heat distribution for perfectly crispy salmon and potatoes. → See on Amazon
- Digital Meat Thermometer — Ensures your salmon is cooked to perfection every time. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
- Step 2: While potatoes are roasting, season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, then place salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Step 3: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 6-8 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and the potatoes are crispy. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Step 4: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add lemon juice, lemon slices, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat.
- Step 5: Steam broccoli in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. Serve salmon with potatoes, broccoli, and spoon the lemon butter sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the salmon. It's better to undercook it slightly than to overcook it. Use a meat thermometer to ensure it's cooked to 145°F (63°C).
- Pro tip: For extra crispy potatoes, toss them with cornstarch before roasting.
- Pro tip: Make sure your skillet is hot before adding the salmon fillets to get a nice sear and crispy skin.
- Pro tip: For a one-pan meal, you can cook the potatoes and broccoli together in the skillet after removing the salmon.
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: You can prepare the potatoes and broccoli ahead of time and store them in the fridge until ready to cook.
Freezing Easy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli
Freeze cooked salmon and potatoes separately for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. The texture may not be as crispy.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: To make the potatoes extra crispy, toss them with cornstarch before roasting.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the broccoli with green beans or asparagus.
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the potatoes and broccoli ahead of time and store them in the fridge until ready to cook.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If your salmon is not cooking evenly, try using a larger skillet or cooking the salmon in batches.
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Easy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- salmon fillets
- baby potatoes
- broccoli florets
- lemon
- butter
Seasonings
- garlic
- olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
- red pepper flakes
Optional Toppings
- fresh parsley
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
- Step 2: While potatoes are roasting, season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, then place salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Step 3: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 6-8 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and the potatoes are crispy. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Step 4: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add lemon juice, lemon slices, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat.
- Step 5: Steam broccoli in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. Serve salmon with potatoes, broccoli, and spoon the lemon butter sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Chef tip: To make the potatoes extra crispy, toss them with cornstarch before roasting.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the broccoli with green beans or asparagus.
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the potatoes and broccoli ahead of time and store them in the fridge until ready to cook.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If your salmon is not cooking evenly, try using a larger skillet or cooking the salmon in batches.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked salmon and potatoes separately for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. The texture may not be as crispy.
- Make ahead: You can prepare the potatoes and broccoli ahead of time and store them in the fridge until ready to cook.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 570
- Protein: 40g
- Fat: 32g
- Carbs: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Cholesterol: 120mg
- Sat. Fat: 15g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli FAQs
Yes, you can prepare the potatoes and broccoli ahead of time and store them in the fridge until ready to cook. However, it's best to cook the salmon fresh as it can become dry if reheated.
The most common reason for dry salmon is overcooking. To prevent this, use a meat thermometer to ensure it's cooked to 145°F (63°C).
Yes, you can cook the salmon in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes. However, the potatoes and broccoli may not cook evenly in the air fryer.
You can substitute the broccoli with green beans or asparagus.
Yes, you can freeze the cooked salmon and potatoes separately for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
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!
