Easy Crispy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli
Easy lemon butter salmon is the best weeknight dinner. After making it dozens of times, I discovered the trick to perfectly crispy salmon skin. Keep reading for my tips on preventing soggy skin and overcooking. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Cinnamon Sugar Churro Pancakes for Easy Weekend Brunch and Refreshing Lemon Ginger Wellness Water Recipe for Summer.
Why This Easy Crispy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy skin with a tender, flaky interior
- Bright, fresh lemon butter sauce
- Crispy potatoes and broccoli for a complete meal
- Better than takeout and ready in 20 minutes
What You'll Need for Easy Crispy 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
- potatoes
- broccoli
- lemons
- butter
- garlic
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- red pepper flakes
- Optional: fresh parsley
- Optional: lemon wedges
📝 Ingredient Notes
- salmon fillets: Skin-on is best for crispy skin.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Stainless Steel Skillet — Even heat distribution for perfect searing. → See on Amazon
- Digital Meat Thermometer — Prevent overcooking and ensure perfect doneness. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Crispy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli
- Prepare ingredients: Thinly slice potatoes, cut broccoli into florets, and mince garlic. Pat salmon dry and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook potatoes: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add potatoes, and cook until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Cook salmon: In the same skillet, add salmon skin-side down. Cook until crispy, then flip and cook until done. Remove and set aside.
- Cook broccoli: In the same skillet, add broccoli and cook until tender. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Make lemon butter sauce: Add butter to the skillet, melt, and stir in lemon juice and zest. Pour over salmon and serve with potatoes and broccoli.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Crispy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli
- Common mistake and fix: To prevent soggy skin, pat salmon dry and cook skin-side down without moving until crispy.
- : For even cooking, make sure salmon fillets are of similar thickness.
- : To prevent overcooking, use a digital meat thermometer. Salmon is done at 145°F.
Storing & Reheating Easy Crispy 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 in the oven or on the stove.
Freezing Easy Crispy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli
Freeze cooked salmon 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 for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Cover with a damp paper towel to prevent drying out.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For extra flavor, try adding capers to the lemon butter sauce.
- Best substitution: Substitute cod or halibut for salmon.
- Make-ahead: Potatoes and broccoli can be cooked ahead of time and reheated.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If salmon skin is not crispy, cook for a few more minutes without moving the fillets.
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Easy Crispy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- salmon fillets
- potatoes
- broccoli
- lemons
- butter
Seasonings
- garlic
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- red pepper flakes
Optional Toppings
- fresh parsley
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Thinly slice potatoes, cut broccoli into florets, and mince garlic. Pat salmon dry and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook potatoes: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add potatoes, and cook until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Cook salmon: In the same skillet, add salmon skin-side down. Cook until crispy, then flip and cook until done. Remove and set aside.
- Cook broccoli: In the same skillet, add broccoli and cook until tender. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Make lemon butter sauce: Add butter to the skillet, melt, and stir in lemon juice and zest. Pour over salmon and serve with potatoes and broccoli.
Notes
- Chef tip: For extra flavor, try adding capers to the lemon butter sauce.
- Best substitution: Substitute cod or halibut for salmon.
- Make-ahead: Potatoes and broccoli can be cooked ahead of time and reheated.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If salmon skin is not crispy, cook for a few more minutes without moving the fillets.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked salmon for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Cover with a damp paper towel to prevent drying out.
- Make ahead: Potatoes and broccoli can be cooked ahead of time and reheated in the oven or on the stove.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sat. Fat: 10g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Crispy Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli FAQs
Yes, potatoes and broccoli can be cooked ahead of time and reheated. Salmon is best cooked fresh.
To prevent soggy skin, pat salmon dry and cook skin-side down without moving until crispy.
Yes, cook salmon in the air fryer at 400°F for 10-12 minutes. Cook potatoes and broccoli separately.
Cod or halibut are good substitutes for salmon in this recipe.
Yes, this easy lemon butter salmon is fresher, healthier, and ready in 20 minutes. It's a better than takeout option.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Crispy 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!
