Buttery Baked Salmon with Broccolini
Buttery Baked Salmon with Broccolini is a quick and elegant dish that perfectly combines rich, flaky salmon with vibrant broccolini. This simple recipe features a savory buttery glaze infused with garlic and lemon, ensuring each bite is moist and flavorful. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this meal is not only visually appealing but also healthy, packed with omega-3 fatty acids and essential nutrients. Treat yourself and your guests to this delightful culinary experience!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) skin-on salmon fillets
- 1 bunch broccolini (about 8 oz)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a medium bowl, melt the unsalted butter in the microwave. Stir in minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Place salmon fillets in the baking dish and brush generously with half of the butter mixture.
- Arrange broccolini around the salmon and drizzle remaining glaze over them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and broccolini is tender but crisp.
- Serve warm, drizzling any leftover glaze over the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg