Herb-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Root Vegetables
Flaky salmon fillets glazed with fresh herbs and roasted alongside sweet potatoes and carrots.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Category: Seafood
Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 35 minutes.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
- 2, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes carrots
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp, chopped dill
- 2 tbsp, chopped parsley
- 1, zested and juiced lemon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss 2 diced sweet potatoes and 2 diced carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a roasting pan.
- Step 2: Roast for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Step 3: While vegetables roast, mix 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped dill, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 tbsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Step 4: Brush herb mixture over salmon fillets. Place salmon on top of roasted vegetables and return to oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.