Description
Experience the delightful harmony of buttery baked salmon paired with crunchy broccolini in this easy-to-make dish. The rich flavors of garlic and lemon elevate the tender, flaky salmon, while vibrant broccolini adds a fresh, nutritious touch. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe promises to impress your family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 bunch broccolini (about 8 oz)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., thyme or dill)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange salmon fillets on it. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds). Remove from heat and mix in lemon juice.
- Toss broccolini with olive oil, salt, and pepper; place around salmon on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle half of the garlic butter over the salmon and broccolini.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily and broccolini is vibrant green.
- Serve hot, drizzling remaining garlic butter over the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with broccolini (6 oz)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg