Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon is the perfect weeknight dinner that impresses with its vibrant flavors and simple preparation. Tender, flaky salmon fillets are seared to perfection and topped with a luscious garlic butter sauce infused with zesty lemon. Served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and fresh broccoli, this dish creates a delightful balance of taste and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Blanch broccoli in boiling salted water for about 3 minutes; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper, then sear skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden.
- In a saucepan, melt butter on low heat; add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, then stir in lemon juice.
- Boil peeled potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes), drain, mash with butter and milk, then season.
- Plate mashed potatoes and broccoli; top with seared salmon drizzled with garlic lemon butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sides
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For an added flavor boost, consider incorporating fresh herbs like dill or parsley into the garlic butter. If you prefer another protein, this recipe works well with trout or other firm fish varieties.