Description
Enjoy a delightful blend of tender salmon and vibrant broccolini, drizzled with buttery goodness and fresh lemon for a quick, healthy meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 bunch broccolini (about 8 oz)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Your Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- Season the Salmon: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, melt some butter on top, and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Add Garlic and Lemon: Evenly distribute minced garlic over the salmon, then squeeze fresh lemon juice on top for added flavor.
- Prepare Broccolini: Arrange broccolini around the salmon in the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake It All Together: Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the broccolini is tender yet bright green.
- Serve Immediately: Plate the salmon and broccolini, drizzling any remaining melted butter from the pan over each serving for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with 2 oz broccolini
- Calories: 383
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider including herbs like dill or parsley. - If you prefer other vegetables, asparagus or green beans can be great substitutes for broccolini.