Lemon Garlic Salmon with Roasted Vegetables

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A close-up of a beautifully plated salmon fillet with a golden, crispy top, drizzled with lemon garlic sauce, and served with colorful roasted vegetables, including zucchini, cherry tomatoes
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This Lemon Garlic Salmon with Roasted Vegetables is a delicious and nutritious lunch, featuring flaky oven-baked salmon marinated in a tangy garlic-lemon sauce, served with a side of roasted bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. A perfect balance of protein and healthy fats!

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Category: Lunch
  • Dietary Information: High-Protein, Low-Carb

Ingredients

A top-down view of fresh ingredients laid out two raw salmon fillets, a small dish of olive oil, a sliced lemon, a small bowl of minced garlic, red bell pepper slices, zucchini rounds, cherry tomatoes
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For the Salmon:

  • 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon honey

For the Roasted Vegetables:

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced into rounds
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Equipment Needed

A neatly arranged kitchen setup featuring a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, a small mixing bowl with marinade, a cutting board with chopped vegetables, and a chef’s knife
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  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife & cutting board
  • Oven

Instructions

A collage showing the process (1) salmon fillets being brushed with marinade on a baking sheet, (2) chopped vegetables being tossed with seasoning, (3) the baking sheet with both salmon and vegetables going
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Step 1: Prepare the Marinade

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, red pepper flakes, and honey.

Step 2: Marinate the Salmon

  1. Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet.
  2. Brush the marinade evenly over the fillets and let them sit for 5 minutes.

Step 3: Prepare the Vegetables

  1. In a separate bowl, toss bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Spread them around the salmon on the baking sheet.

Step 4: Bake the Salmon & Vegetables

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  3. Optionally, broil for 1-2 minutes for a crispy top.

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy

  1. Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest for 2 minutes before serving.
  2. Plate with roasted vegetables and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 42g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fat: 26g
  • Fiber: 3g
A close-up of a beautifully plated salmon fillet with a golden, crispy top, drizzled with lemon garlic sauce, and served with colorful roasted vegetables, including zucchini, cherry tomatoes

Lemon Garlic Salmon with Roasted Vegetables

Lemon Garlic Salmon with Roasted VegetablesSophia
This Lemon Garlic Salmon with Roasted Vegetables is a delicious and nutritious lunch, featuring flaky oven-baked salmon marinated in a tangy garlic-lemon sauce, served with a side of roasted bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. A perfect balance of protein and healthy fats!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 2 People
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife & cutting board
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon:

  • 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon honey

For the Roasted Vegetables:

  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 zucchini sliced into rounds
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions
 

Prepare the Marinade:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, red pepper flakes, and honey.

Marinate the Salmon:

  • Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet.
  • Brush the marinade evenly over the fillets and let them sit for 5 minutes.
  • Prepare the Vegetables:
  • In a separate bowl, toss bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Spread them around the salmon on the baking sheet.

Bake the Salmon & Vegetables:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  • Optionally, broil for 1-2 minutes for a crispy top.

Serve & Enjoy:

  • Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest for 2 minutes before serving.
  • Plate with roasted vegetables and enjoy!
Keyword High-Protein, Low-Carb

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