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Lemon Garlic Salmon Bowls


  • Total Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These delicious and healthy lemon garlic salmon bowls are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or for your meal prep routine. They are packed with flavor and nutrients, making them a great addition to your regular meal rotation. Each serving provides about 35 grams of protein.


Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, half thinly sliced, half juiced
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice, for serving
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)

  • Instructions

    1. Prepare the Vegetables: Preheat your oven to 400 F (200 C). On a large baking sheet, toss the diced sweet potato with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Spread them in a single layer. On a separate part of the baking sheet (or a second sheet if needed), toss the broccoli florets with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper.

    2. Roast the Vegetables: Place both baking sheets in the preheated oven. Roast the sweet potatoes for 10 minutes, then add the broccoli to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized, and the broccoli is tender-crisp.

    3. Season the Salmon: While the vegetables are roasting, pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, lemon juice from half a lemon, dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

    4. Cook the Salmon: You can either bake the salmon alongside the vegetables or pan-sear it. For baking, place the salmon fillets on a separate baking sheet or add them to one of the vegetable sheets (if there’s room) during the last 12-15 minutes of vegetable cooking. Spoon the garlic-lemon mixture over each salmon fillet and top with a lemon slice. Bake until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, typically 12-15 minutes depending on thickness. If pan-searing, heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Sear salmon skin-side down for 5-7 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until cooked through.

    5. Assemble the Bowls: While the salmon and vegetables finish cooking, warm your cooked quinoa or brown rice if it’s not already hot.

    6. Serve and Garnish: Divide the cooked quinoa or rice among four bowls. Top each with roasted sweet potatoes, roasted broccoli, and a salmon fillet. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro, if desired, and an extra squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
    • Category: main dish
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl
    • Protein: 35

    Keywords: salmon, lemon, garlic, broccoli, sweet potato, healthy, meal prep, dinner, easy, weeknight