Description
This Easy Salmon with Lemon recipe offers a quick, flavorful, and healthy way to prepare salmon with a zesty lemon-honey sauce and a side of tender baby potatoes and green beans. Perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner, it combines simple ingredients with straightforward baking techniques to deliver a delicious, balanced meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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For the Salmon and Sauce
- 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
- 1 lb salmon filet
For the Vegetables
- 2 cups baby potatoes
- 2 cups green beans
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut the baby potatoes in half to ensure even cooking. Microwave the potatoes for 2-3 minutes until they become fork-tender, which speeds up the baking process.
- Make Sauce: While the potatoes are microwaving, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, dried dill, ground ginger, dried parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create a flavorful lemon-honey spice mixture.
- Assemble: Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. Place the salmon filet in the center of the baking sheet. Arrange the microwaved baby potatoes and fresh green beans around the salmon evenly.
- Drizzle and Bake: Drizzle the lemon and spice mixture evenly over the salmon, green beans, and potatoes. Toss the potatoes and green beans gently on the sheet so they are well coated with the sauce. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, allowing the salmon to cook through and the vegetables to roast.
- Broil and Serve: After baking, switch the oven to broil and cook the salmon for an additional 3-5 minutes until it is lightly browned on top and the edges crisp slightly. This step adds a lovely finish to the salmon. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Notes
- Microwaving potatoes before baking reduces the total cook time and ensures they are tender.
- Broiling at the end adds a crisp texture to the salmon’s surface; watch carefully to avoid burning.
- You can substitute fresh herbs like dill and parsley if available for a fresher taste.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for more servings.
- Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consumed within 2 days.
