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A well-arranged balanced salmon dinner plate with vegetables and grains.

Classic Lemon-Herb Baked Salmon with Roasted Root Vegetables

Enjoy a delicious and healthy meal with this Classic Lemon-Herb Baked Salmon. Paired with perfectly roasted root vegetables, this dish is packed with flavor and easy to prepare, making it ideal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets (6 oz/170g), skin on or off, wild-caught preferably
  • 1 tbsp olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1 lemon half thinly sliced, half for juice
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary roughly chopped
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

Roasted Vegetables

  • 1 medium sweet potato peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium parsnip peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup brussels sprouts halved
  • ½ red onion cut into wedges
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, toss the diced sweet potato, parsnip, halved Brussels sprouts, and red onion wedges with 1 tbsp olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on one side of the baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
  • While vegetables roast, pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, and chopped fresh thyme.

Cooking

  • After 15 minutes, remove the baking sheet, push the vegetables to one side, and place the salmon fillets on the empty side.
  • Drizzle salmon with olive oil, top with the garlic-herb mixture, and place 2-3 lemon slices on each fillet.
  • Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for another 12-18 minutes, until salmon is flaky (145°F/63°C) and vegetables are tender.
  • Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon and vegetables before serving immediately.

Notes

For crisper vegetables, ensure they are in a single layer without overcrowding the baking sheet. Adjust cooking time for salmon based on thickness and desired doneness.