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Garlic Butter Baked Salmon with Fresh Veggies Recipe

Name: Garlic Butter Baked Salmon with Fresh Veggies Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 fillets fresh or thawed frozen salmon; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 piece lemon, juiced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish); 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Byluca Carter December 24, 2025December 24, 2025

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Introduction

This Garlic Butter Baked Salmon with Fresh Veggies is an easy and flavorful dish perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. The combination of tender salmon, garlic butter, and fresh broccoli makes for a deliciously satisfying meal in just 25 minutes.

The image shows close-up cooked salmon fillets with a light pink-orange color, each piece topped with finely chopped herbs and small bits of garlic that add texture. The salmon surface has a slight gloss from a sauce or oil, speckled with black pepper flakes. Underneath and around the fillets, there are bright green vegetables, possibly green beans or asparagus. The overall look is fresh and flavorful, with visible layers of cooked fish and garnishes. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (fresh or thawed frozen)
3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups broccoli florets

1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a sheet pan with cooking spray.
Step 2: Arrange the broccoli florets and salmon fillets evenly on the prepared sheet pan.
Step 3: Rub the minced garlic evenly over each salmon fillet to infuse flavor.

Step 4: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, light brown sugar, dried oregano, thyme, and rosemary until well combined.
Step 5: Pour the butter herb mixture over the salmon and vegetables, making sure everything is lightly coated.
Step 6: Squeeze half of the lemon’s juice over the entire dish and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and the broccoli is tender.
Step 8: Remove from the oven and garnish with the chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra zest, add lemon slices on top of the salmon before baking.

Swap broccoli for other vegetables like asparagus or green beans for variety.
Use fresh herbs such as thyme and rosemary if available, for a brighter flavor.
Serve with fluffy rice or quinoa to turn this into a more filling meal.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, warm gently in the oven or microwave until heated through, careful not to overcook the salmon.