A juicy, golden salmon fillet baked with crispy potatoes in a rich garlic butter sauce — all in one pan for the easiest dinner ever.

🐟 One-Pan Garlic Butter Salmon & Potatoes

⏱ Prep: 10 min  🔥 Cook: 25 min  🕒 Total: 35 min  🍽 Servings: 2-3

🛒 Ingredients

For the potatoes:

• 400g baby potatoes, halved

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• Salt & pepper

For the salmon:

• 2 salmon fillets

• 3 tbsp melted butter

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp paprika

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 1 tbsp honey (optional, for caramelisation)

• Salt & pepper

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. Toss baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3. Spread on a baking tray and roast for 15 minutes.

2. Make the garlic butter

Mix melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

3. Add the salmon

1. After 15 minutes, push potatoes to the sides of the tray.

2. Place salmon fillets in the centre.

3. Brush generously with garlic butter.

4. Bake

Return tray to the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until salmon is flaky and potatoes are crispy.

5. Finish & serve

Drizzle the leftover garlic butter from the tray over the salmon, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

💡 Tips for the Best Salmon

• Don’t overcook — salmon is perfect when slightly translucent inside.

• Add veggies like asparagus, broccoli, or green beans for a full meal.

• Use skin-on salmon for maximum flavour and moisture.

• Swap potatoes for sweet potatoes or gnocchi for a twist.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• One pan = zero stress — minimal prep, minimal washing up.

• Restaurant-quality flavours with simple ingredients.

• Cooks in under 30 minutes (perfect mid-week dinner).

• Customise it with herbs, lemon, or veggies.