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Buttery Baked Salmon with Baby Broccoli

Buttery Baked Salmon with Baby Broccoli in Just 30 Minutes

Enjoy buttery baked salmon with baby broccoli, a healthy and flavorful meal ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1.5-2 pounds Wild Salmon Fillet Choose wild-caught for maximum flavor and health benefits.
  • Real Butter Vegan butter can be used for a dairy-free option.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Finely chopped; garlic powder (1 tsp) can work in a pinch.
  • 1 Shallot Finely chopped (approx. ½ cup); substitute with red onion if needed.
  • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt Enhances flavors; adjust according to preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil Fresh basil could be a flavorful substitute.
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper Season according to your spice preference.
For the Broccolini
  • 1 pound Sweet Baby Broccoli/Broccolini Washed and pat-dried; regular broccoli or asparagus can work as alternatives.
  • 2-3 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil is a great substitute as well.
  • 2-3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary Feel free to swap with thyme for a different taste profile.

Equipment

  • oven
  • skillet
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, then sauté garlic and shallots for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pat the salmon dry and season the skin side with sea salt. Place it skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Pour the sautéed butter, garlic, and shallots over the salmon, seasoning with basil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Arrange pat-dried broccolini around the salmon, drizzling with olive oil and seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the salmon is flaky and opaque.
  7. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh rosemary, and serve warm with the roasted broccolini.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor; leftover salmon can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.

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