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A healthy salmon dinner plate with perfectly cooked salmon and vibrant vegetables.

Classic Healthy Salmon Dinner Plate

Enjoy a delicious and healthy salmon dinner plate with perfectly baked salmon and roasted vegetables. This recipe is simple to prepare and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4-6 ounces Salmon fillets per person, wild-caught if possible
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 Lemon for zest and juice
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh herbs such as dill, parsley, or chives, finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Broccoli florets
  • 1 cup Asparagus spears

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for the salmon.
  • In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper, then rub this mixture over the salmon fillets.
  • Prepare the broccoli and asparagus, then drizzle them with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper on the same or a separate baking sheet.

Cooking

  • Bake the salmon and vegetables for 12-18 minutes until the salmon is flaky and the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Serving

  • Transfer the cooked salmon and vegetables to plates, then garnish with fresh lemon juice and chopped herbs before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Adjust seasoning to your personal preference.