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Garlic Butter Baked Salmon with Veggies
Healthy, and family-friendly dish that’s perfect for weekday dinners or special occasions.
By Daniel
● Time to make: 40 Min
• Serves: 2
Ingredients / Shopping list:
Easy way to cook Garlic Butter Baked Salmon with Veggies
- Arrange broccoli florets, carrots, zucchini slices, and any other preferred veggies on a separate baking sheet
or roasting pan. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using), and toss to
coat. - Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet or roasting pan lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the skin side of the salmon, then rub garlic slices and lemon zest into the flesh.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Arrange broccoli florets, carrots, zucchini slices, and any other preferred veggies on a separate baking sheet
or roasting pan. - Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using), and toss to coat.
- Place the salmon fillets and veggies on the same baking sheet or divide them between two sheets for batch
cooking. - Bake at 200°C (400°F) until the salmon is cooked through and the skin is crispy, about 10–15 minutes. For
extra-crispy skin, broil for the last few minutes. - In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt butter with minced garlic.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Drizzle the garlic butter over baked salmon and veggies during cooking or as a finishing touch after baking.
Pro version
- Add capers for a briny kick.
- Mix red wine vinegar into the garlic butter sauce for an extra flavor boost.
Tips / Plating:
- Serve salmon and veggies on plates with a drizzle of garlic butter and lemon wedges on the side.
- Garnish with chives or parsley for a fresh finish.
- Add a side of roasted sweet potato wedges or steamed green beans for extra fiber.
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