Pan-Seared Salmon with Garlic Herb Butter and Roasted Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

A simple pan-seared salmon with a fragrant garlic herb butter sauce served alongside oven-roasted seasonal vegetables. This seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, unsalted butter, and garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cups zucchini, chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 2 cups chopped zucchini, 1 cup chopped red bell pepper, and 1 cup chopped carrots with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
2. Step 2: While vegetables roast, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet and sear salmon fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crispy.
3. Step 3: Flip salmon and cook for an additional 3 minutes until cooked through but still moist.
4. Step 4: In a small saucepan, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter over low heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant, then stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
5. Step 5: Serve salmon topped with the garlic herb butter alongside the roasted vegetables.