Baked Lemon-Garlic Salmon with Roasted Broccoli
Salmon fillets baked with zesty lemon and garlic, paired with crispy roasted broccoli florets. This mediterranean-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes pairs (6 oz each, skin-on) salmon fillets, olive oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each, skin-on) salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 (zested and juiced, 1 tbsp zest + 2 tbsp juice) lemon
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups florets broccoli
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on) dry with paper towels, then season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp dried thyme.
- Step 2: Whisk 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp lemon zest, and 2 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Step 3: Arrange salmon in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with garlic-lemon mixture, and place 2 cups broccoli florets around the salmon.
- Step 4: Bake at 400°F for 18-22 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and broccoli is golden at the edges.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Baked Lemon-Garlic Salmon with Roasted Broccoli take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Baked Lemon-Garlic Salmon with Roasted Broccoli?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Lemon-Garlic Salmon with Roasted Broccoli?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Baked Lemon-Garlic Salmon with Roasted Broccoli for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Baked Lemon-Garlic Salmon with Roasted Broccoli?
Mediterranean seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
A healthy meal that tastes like a restaurant dish. The lemon-garlic glaze transformed the salmon—will make this weekly.
- ★★★★★
Perfectly cooked salmon with just the right amount of lemon and garlic. Broccoli came out crispy and flavorful! My kids actually ate their veggies.
- ★★★★★
Quick weeknight dinner that impressed my husband. The sauce was bright and balanced, and the broccoli roasted beautifully without sticking.
