Garlic Herb Salmon With Roasted Spring Vegetables (Printable)
Tender herb-crusted salmon roasted with colorful spring vegetables for a fresh, healthy dinner ready in 45 minutes.
# List of ingredients:
→ For the Salmon
01 - 4 (6 oz) skin-on salmon fillets
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
→ For the Roasted Spring Vegetables
11 - 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
12 - 1 cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise
13 - 1 cup radishes, halved
14 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
15 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
16 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
17 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, dill, chives, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
03 - Place salmon fillets skin-side down on one side of the baking sheet. Brush each fillet generously with the herb mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Dot each fillet with a small piece of butter if using.
04 - In a large bowl, toss asparagus, carrots, radishes, and sugar snap peas with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Spread vegetables in a single layer on the other side of the baking sheet.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until salmon is just cooked through and vegetables are tender and caramelized, stirring vegetables halfway through.
06 - Serve salmon fillets over the roasted vegetables and garnish with extra fresh herbs and lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The herb butter seeps into every flaky layer of salmon while it roasts
- All those vibrant spring vegetables cook on the same sheet pan
02 -
- Overcooked salmon is a tragedy, so check it at 20 minutes
- Vegetables should be tender with some caramelized edges
03 -
- Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly than cold from the fridge
- The skin should peel off easily after roasting if you want to remove it