Baked Lemon-Ginger Salmon with Steamed Broccoli and Sweet Potato

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Perfectly baked salmon with a bright ginger-lime glaze, served alongside tender sweet potatoes and crisp broccoli for a balanced meal. This Japanese-inspired healthy bowl recipe (gluten-free, low-carb), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, sweet potato, broccoli for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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

• 2 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 1 medium sweet potato
• 2 cups broccoli
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss 1 medium peeled and diced sweet potato (1/2-inch cubes) with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet; roast 20 minutes until tender.
2. Step 2: Place 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Top each with 1/2 tbsp minced ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil; arrange 2 lemon slices on top.
3. Step 3: Bake salmon 12-15 minutes until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
4. Step 4: Steam 2 cups broccoli florets 5-7 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp; season with pinch salt.