Light, flavorful, and nutrient-packed — this elegant meal comes together quickly but tastes restaurant-worthy.
📝 Ingredients
For the Garlic Herb Salmon:
2–3 salmon fillets (skin on)
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper
For the Sautéed Veggie Medley:
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup carrots, sliced
½ cup celery, sliced
½ lb shrimp (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt & pepper to taste
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
🍽️ How to Make It
1️⃣ Season the Salmon
Pat salmon dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, thyme, and a squeeze of lemon.
2️⃣ Sear to Golden Perfection
Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook 4–5 minutes until crispy. Flip carefully and cook another 3–4 minutes until flaky. Add garlic during the final minute and spoon the garlic butter over the salmon. Finish with fresh parsley.
3️⃣ Sauté the Veggies & Shrimp
In a separate pan, heat olive oil. Add garlic, then carrots and celery first since they take longer to soften. Add broccoli and cauliflower and sauté until tender-crisp. If using shrimp, add them last and cook until pink and opaque. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
4️⃣ Plate & Finish
Serve salmon over the veggie medley. Drizzle with remaining garlic herb butter and add a fresh squeeze of lemon.
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🍽 Serves: 2–3
🔥 Calories: ~520 per serving
💪 Protein: ~45g per serving
A perfectly balanced meal — rich, fresh, and packed with clean flavor in every bite.