Description
This easy salmon with lemon recipe offers a flavorful and nutritious meal featuring tender baked salmon, roasted baby potatoes, and green beans, all enhanced with a zesty lemon and honey spice mixture. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon and Vegetables
- 1 lb salmon filet
- 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
- 2 cups green beans
For the Sauce and Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (juice of one lemon)
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Cut the baby potatoes in half to ensure they cook evenly and quickly.
- Microwave Potatoes: Place the halved potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2-3 minutes or until they are fork-tender, this speeds up the cooking process once baking begins.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, dried dill, ground ginger, dried parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful marinade.
- Assemble Ingredients: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Lay the salmon filet in the center of the baking sheet. Arrange the microwaved baby potatoes and fresh green beans around the salmon.
- Drizzle and Toss: Pour the lemon and spice mixture evenly over the salmon, potatoes, and green beans. Toss the potatoes and green beans gently to coat them well with the sauce.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees F. This will cook the salmon through and roast the vegetables.
- Broil for Browning: Switch the oven to broil mode and broil the salmon and vegetables for 3-5 minutes until the salmon is lightly browned and the green beans have a slight char, enhancing both flavor and texture.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately for a delicious, healthy meal.
Notes
- Microwaving potatoes before baking significantly reduces total cooking time.
- Use fresh green beans for best texture; trim ends before roasting.
- Broiling at the end adds a nice crispiness to the top of the salmon, but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
