Lemon-Marinated Salmon with Roasted Veggies
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Lemon-Marinated Salmon with Roasted Veggies

Elevate your dinner routine with our zesty Lemon-Marinated Salmon paired with a colorful medley of roasted vegetables! This dish brings together the bright flavors of fresh lemon and aromatic herbs, all while being a breeze to whip up. Perfect for a healthy weeknight meal, it’s a delicious way to enjoy flaky salmon and vibrant veggies in one satisfying bite!

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Prep

15

min

Cook

20

min

Serves

4

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 4
Servings:

🥬Fresh Produce(7)

  • Espárragos
  • Brócoli
  • Coliflor
  • 3 dientes de ajo picados
  • ¼ taza de jugo de limón (60 ml)
  • 2 cdas de lemon pepper (30 ml)
  • 1 manojo de perejil picado

🥩Meat & Seafood(1)

  • 1 lomo de salmón

🫙Pantry Staples(1)

  • ½ taza de aceite de oliva (120 ml)

🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)

  • 1 cda de paprika (15 ml)
  • Sal y pimienta al gusto

📦Other(3)

  • Jitomates cherry orgánicos
  • Pimientos mini de colores
  • Chícharo chino

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Start with the herb marinade by mixing parsley, garlic, lemon, lemon pepper, salt, paprika, and olive oil thoroughly.

  2. 2

    Place the salmon on a baking tray and pour the marinade over it.

  3. 3

    Arrange the vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, mini peppers, snow peas, cherry tomatoes, and asparagus) on the tray.

  4. 4

    Add a little of the marinade to the vegetables and mix well to coat them.

  5. 5

    Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Marinate salmon for only 15-30 minutes maximum because the citric acid in lemon juice will denature proteins and create a mushy, 'cooked' texture if left longer.timing15-30 minutes
  • Cut vegetables to uniform thickness (asparagus and broccoli stems 1/2 inch, peppers 1 inch strips) so they cook evenly in the same 20-minute timeframe as the salmon.technique1/2 inch stems, 1 inch strips
  • Use salmon fillets 1-1.5 inches thick and check internal temperature reaches exactly 145°F for flaky texture - thinner fillets will overcook in 20 minutes at 356°F.ingredient1-1.5 inches thick, 145°F internal
  • Place cherry tomatoes cut-side down on the tray to prevent them from bursting and losing moisture, which would make other vegetables soggy.technique
  • Pat salmon completely dry before marinating because surface moisture dilutes the marinade and prevents proper flavor penetration and browning.technique
Cuisine: fusionTranslated from: spanish
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