Description
This Easy Salmon with Lemon recipe is a simple and flavorful dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender salmon fillets are seasoned with a zesty olive oil, lemon, honey, and spice mixture, then roasted alongside baby potatoes and green beans for a complete, healthy meal. The final broil adds a delicious golden finish to the salmon.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Vegetables
- 1 lb salmon filet
- 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
- 2 cups green beans
Sauce and Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (juice of one lemon)
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. While the oven warms up, cut the baby potatoes in half. Microwave the potatoes for 2-3 minutes until they are fork-tender to ensure they cook quickly and evenly in the oven.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, dried dill, ground ginger, dried parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. This mixture will season the salmon and vegetables with bright, savory flavors.
- Assemble: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Place the salmon fillet in the center of the sheet. Arrange the microwaved baby potatoes and fresh green beans around the salmon.
- Drizzle and Bake: Pour the olive oil and spice mixture evenly over the salmon, potatoes, and green beans. Toss the potatoes and green beans lightly to coat them well with the seasoning. Bake everything in the preheated oven at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes.
- Broil and Serve: After baking, switch your oven to broil. Broil the salmon and vegetables for 3-5 minutes more until the salmon develops a lightly browned, appetizing crust. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Notes
- If you prefer your potatoes crispier, you can roast them a little longer before adding the salmon and green beans.
- Ensure the salmon fillet is of even thickness for uniform cooking.
- The microwaving step for potatoes helps reduce overall cook time but can be skipped if desired; just adjust baking time accordingly.
- For added flavor, garnish with fresh parsley or lemon wedges before serving.
- This dish pairs well with a simple side salad or crusty bread.
