Description
A simple yet flavorful salmon recipe perfect for busy weeknights, featuring zesty lemon, fresh garlic, and chili flakes paired with roasted seasonal vegetables.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (skin-on)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp chili flakes
Assorted veggies (zucchini, bell peppers, broccoli)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F or air fryer to 390°F.
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and chili flakes in a bowl.
Brush the marinade over salmon and veggies.
Arrange salmon and vegetables on a sheet pan.
Bake or air fry for 12–15 minutes until fish flakes easily and veggies are roasted.
Serve with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.
Notes
Use cod or trout as alternatives.
Vegetable options are fully customizable.
Use digital thermometer to avoid overcooking the salmon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked or Air Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: simple seafood recipes, lemon garlic salmon, healthy weeknight dinner