Description
Buttery baked salmon with broccolini is a savory delight that combines the rich flavors of tender salmon and vibrant, slightly crunchy broccolini. Enhanced with aromatic garlic and zesty lemon, this dish is not only visually stunning but also healthy and easy to prepare. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings, each bite promises to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 bunch broccolini (about 8 oz)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the dish. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the salmon.
- Arrange broccolini around the salmon; drizzle with olive oil and season lightly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon flakes easily and broccolini is tender yet vibrant.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with broccolini (approx. 6 oz fish + 2 oz veggies)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute broccolini with asparagus or green beans for a different twist. Add herbs like dill or rosemary for an extra flavor boost.