Description
This Easy Salmon with Lemon recipe offers a quick, flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender salmon fillets baked alongside baby potatoes and green beans, all coated in a zesty lemon, honey, and spice mixture for a balanced, delicious dish that comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Vegetables
- 1 lb salmon filet
- 2 cups baby potatoes
- 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°F (220°C). Cut the baby potatoes in half to ensure they cook evenly. Microwave the potatoes for 2-3 minutes until they are fork-tender to speed up the cooking process when baking.
- Make Sauce: While the potatoes are heating, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, dried dill, ground ginger, dried parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix well to create a flavorful sauce that will coat the salmon and vegetables.
- Assemble: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Place the salmon filet in the center of the sheet. Arrange the microwaved baby potatoes and green beans around the salmon to ensure everything cooks evenly.
- Drizzle and Bake: Drizzle the olive oil and spice mixture evenly over the salmon, potatoes, and green beans. Toss the potatoes and green beans gently to coat them thoroughly with the marinade. Bake the entire sheet at 425°F for 15 minutes to cook the salmon and vegetables through.
- Broil and Serve: After baking, switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes. This step lightly browns the salmon, adding a nice texture and enhancing the flavor. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your easy, healthy meal.
Notes
- Microwaving the potatoes beforehand significantly reduces the overall cooking time.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best tangy flavor in the sauce.
- Feel free to swap green beans for other quick-cooking vegetables like asparagus or broccoli.
- Broiling at the end helps create a crispy exterior on the salmon without overcooking the interior.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
