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, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.