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Easy Savory Baked Lemon Herb Salmon Recipe with Roasted Broccoli

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A quick and easy baked salmon recipe infused with fresh lemon and herbs, paired with perfectly roasted broccoli. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a healthy and flavorful weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 salmon fillets, skin-on, about 6 ounces (170 g) each
  • 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided (preferably extra virgin)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, dill, thyme), finely chopped
  • Salt and coarse sea salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to come to temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. Toss the broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, leaving space for the salmon fillets.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Place them skin-side down on the baking sheet next to the broccoli.
  5. Brush the lemon herb mixture generously over the salmon fillets.
  6. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes on the salmon for a subtle kick.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the broccoli edges are crisp and slightly charred and the salmon flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature about 125°F/52°C for medium doneness).
  8. Just before serving, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon and broccoli to brighten the flavors.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before seasoning to ensure crispy skin. Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor. If broccoli browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. For extra crispy salmon skin, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently in oven to maintain crispness.

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Keywords: salmon, baked salmon, lemon herb salmon, roasted broccoli, healthy dinner, quick salmon recipe, easy weeknight meal, seafood, gluten-free, dairy-free

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