Description
Garlic Butter Salmon with Roasted Potatoes, Glazed Carrots & Steamed Broccoli is a vibrant and nutritious dish that bursts with flavor. This easy-to-follow recipe features a perfectly seared salmon fillet drizzled with rich garlic butter, complemented by crispy roasted potatoes, sweet glazed carrots, and fresh steamed broccoli. It’s not only a wholesome option for weeknight dinners but also impressive enough for special occasions. With a total preparation and cooking time of just 40 minutes, this meal is designed to satisfy your cravings without keeping you in the kitchen for long. Enjoy a balanced plate filled with color and taste that your whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 salmon fillet
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled & diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced potatoes in olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add smashed garlic. Season the salmon with paprika, salt, and pepper; cook skin-side down for 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Steam baby carrots for about 5 minutes until tender. In a small pan, melt butter and stir in honey (or maple syrup) and chili flakes; glaze the carrots for 1-2 minutes.
- Steam broccoli florets for about 3-4 minutes until bright green. Lightly sprinkle with salt.
- Serve the salmon alongside the roasted potatoes, glazed carrots, and steamed broccoli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking, Steaming, Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg