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Easy Crispy Lemon Garlic Salmon Recipe with Roasted Vegetables

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A quick and healthy dinner featuring crispy skin salmon with a bright lemon garlic flavor, paired with tender roasted vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights and adaptable to what you have on hand.

Ingredients

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  • 2 skin-on salmon fillets, 6-8 ounces each
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2–3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and coarse sea salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup baby carrots or sliced regular carrots
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup zucchini, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine baby carrots, broccoli florets, zucchini slices, and red bell pepper strips. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the vegetables evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender with some crispy edges.
  4. While the vegetables roast, pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat.
  6. Place the salmon skin-side down in the hot pan. Press lightly with a spatula for 10-15 seconds to keep it flat.
  7. Cook the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes without moving it until the skin is golden and crispy.
  8. Flip the salmon gently, add 1 tablespoon butter and the remaining minced garlic to the pan.
  9. Spoon the melted butter and garlic over the salmon as it cooks for another 3-4 minutes until just opaque inside and flaky.
  10. Squeeze half the lemon juice over the salmon during the last minute of cooking.
  11. Remove the salmon from heat and let it rest for a minute while the vegetables finish roasting.
  12. Toss the roasted vegetables with the remaining lemon juice and lemon zest for a fresh, zesty finish.
  13. Plate the salmon atop or alongside the roasted vegetables. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or dill and serve with extra lemon wedges.

Notes

Pat salmon very dry before cooking to ensure crispy skin. Use a hot pan and do not move the salmon until the skin crisps and releases easily. Press salmon lightly with a spatula at the start to keep it flat. Roasting vegetables in similar-sized pieces ensures even cooking. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Fresh lemon zest and juice added after cooking brighten the dish. Butter is optional and can be replaced with dairy-free alternatives.

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