Smart Choice Easy To Make Baked Salmon With Mixed Veggies
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Season Salmon
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish. Brush each fillet with the olive oil mixture.
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Prepare Vegetables
 In a large bowl, toss the cut vegetables with a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange the vegetables around the salmon in the baking dish.
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Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are tender.
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Serve
Serve the baked salmon with the roasted mixed vegetables. Optionally, you can drizzle a bit more lemon juice over the top for added zest.
Serving Size 1
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- Calories from Fat 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Saturated Fat 4g20%
- Trans Fat 4g
- Cholesterol 55mg19%
- Sodium 300mg13%
- Potassium 799.98mg23%
- Total Carbohydrate 10g4%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 25g50%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use frozen vegetables. There's no need to thaw them first; just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time to ensure they're fully cooked.
Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). The flesh should be opaque and slightly firm to the touch.
While it's best served fresh, you can bake it ahead and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat it in the oven or microwave, but be careful not to overcook the salmon.
Yes, this recipe is keto-friendly due to its high protein and healthy fat content, and low carbohydrate count. Just ensure the vegetables you choose are low in carbs.
Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices like dill, parsley, thyme, or paprika to add variety to the flavor. Just be mindful of any additional salt if you're watching your sodium intake.
