Lemon-Thyme Roasted Salmon with Garlic Green Beans
Oven-roasted salmon fillets infused with lemon and fresh thyme, paired with sautéed garlic green beans for a light, flavorful dinner. This mediterranean-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, fresh thyme sprigs, lemon, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 12 oz green beans, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Top each fillet with 1 sprig fresh thyme and 2-3 thin lemon slices.
- Step 2: Roast salmon in the oven for 12-15 minutes until the flesh flakes easily with a fork and is opaque.
- Step 3: While salmon roasts, heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 12 oz trimmed green beans to the skillet, season lightly with salt, and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently until beans are tender-crisp and slightly blistered.
- Step 5: Serve salmon fillets hot with garlic green beans on the side.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Lemon-Thyme Roasted Salmon with Garlic Green Beans take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 Lemon-Thyme Roasted Salmon with Garlic Green Beans?
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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Lemon-Thyme Roasted Salmon with Garlic Green Beans?
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 Lemon-Thyme Roasted Salmon with Garlic Green Beans 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 Lemon-Thyme Roasted Salmon with Garlic Green Beans?
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.
