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Salmon with herb butter roasted potatoes and zucchini

Salmon with herb butter roasted potatoes and zucchini

A comforting and elegant dish featuring crispy pan-seared salmon topped with herb butter, served alongside golden smashed potatoes and roasted zucchini.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Boil baby potatoes for 12 minutes until fork-tender, drain, and gently smash.
  3. Toss smashed potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on half of the sheet pan.
  4. Toss zucchini slices with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add to the other half of the sheet pan. Roast for 20–25 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon and sear skin-side down for 4 minutes, flip, and cook 3–4 minutes more.
  6. Mix butter, garlic, parsley, dill, and lemon juice to create herb butter.
  7. Spread herb butter over hot salmon just before serving. Plate with roasted veggies and serve warm.

Notes

  • Pat salmon dry before cooking for best sear.
  • Let potatoes steam dry after boiling for extra crispiness.
  • Prepare herb butter ahead for faster assembly.
  • Reheat leftovers in oven to retain texture.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting, Pan-Searing
  • Cuisine: European-Inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: salmon, herb butter, roasted potatoes, zucchini, healthy dinner, easy salmon recipe