Garlic Butter Baked Salmon with Fresh Veggies Recipe
This Garlic Butter Baked Salmon Recipe is a simple and flavorful meal featuring tender salmon fillets and fresh broccoli roasted together in a garlic butter sauce, enhanced with aromatic herbs and a hint of sweetness. Perfect for a quick, satisfying dinner that’s healthier than takeout.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Salmon
- 4 fillets fresh or thawed frozen salmon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 piece lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
For the Seasoning
- 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
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to reach the desired temperature before placing the ingredients inside for even cooking.
- Prepare the sheet pan: Grease a sheet pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Arrange salmon and vegetables: Place the broccoli florets and salmon fillets evenly on the prepared sheet pan.
- Add garlic to salmon: Rub the minced garlic evenly over each salmon fillet to infuse robust flavor.
- Mix the butter sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, light brown sugar, dried oregano, dried thyme, and dried rosemary until well combined.
- Pour sauce over ingredients: Drizzle the butter herb mixture evenly over the salmon fillets and broccoli on the sheet pan.
- Season and add lemon: Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the dish and season everything with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Bake: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and broccoli is tender.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving to add a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- Serve with a side of fluffy rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Ensure salmon fillets are similar in size for even cooking.
- If broccoli florets are large, cut them into smaller pieces to ensure they cook thoroughly.
- For extra flavor, let the salmon marinate in the garlic butter mixture for 15-30 minutes before baking.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences.
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