Description
Crispy Buttery Baked Salmon with Broccolini is a delightful dish that perfectly combines flaky salmon and vibrant broccolini, all enveloped in a rich buttery sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its harmonious blend of textures and tastes, every bite promises to be a memorable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 bunch broccolini (about 8 oz)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme or dill
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them skin-side down on the baking sheet. Season generously with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in minced garlic and lemon juice.
- Arrange broccolini around the salmon on the baking sheet and drizzle half of the butter mixture over both.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and broccolini is tender yet crisp.
- Serve by drizzling remaining butter mixture over everything.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 393
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 153mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 109mg