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Easy One-Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon Recipe with Roasted Broccolini for Perfect Weeknight Dinners

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A quick and fuss-free one-pan meal featuring lemon garlic salmon and roasted broccolini, perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe balances bright citrus flavors with savory garlic and tender-crisp vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces or 170 grams each), skin-on or off
  • 1 bunch broccolini (about 8 ounces or 225 grams)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or dill (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Rinse and trim the ends of the broccolini. Pat dry with a kitchen towel.
  3. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well.
  4. Spread the broccolini evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle about half the marinade over the broccolini and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin-on) on the baking sheet, leaving space between each piece. Brush each fillet generously with the remaining marinade.
  6. Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the broccolini is tender with slightly crisp edges.
  7. Optionally, sprinkle fresh herbs over the salmon and broccolini after removing from the oven.
  8. Serve immediately, spooning any pan juices over the top.

Notes

If broccolini browns too fast, tent the pan loosely with foil halfway through cooking. For thicker salmon fillets, rest 2-3 minutes after roasting to redistribute juices. Dry salmon skin well before seasoning for crispiness. Use a kitchen thermometer to check doneness (125°F for moist salmon).

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