Description
This Honey-Glazed Salmon is a flavorful and nutritious dish, featuring omega-3-rich salmon, roasted vegetables, and a boost of superfoods like flaxseeds, blueberries, and walnuts for added antioxidants and heart health benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, (cut into chunks)
- 1 yellow bell pepper, (cut into chunks)
- 1 medium red onion, (cut into wedges)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 sweet potato, (peeled and cubed)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon flaxseeds (added for omega-3s)
- 1/4 cup blueberries (added antioxidants)
- 1/4 cup walnuts (added antioxidants and Omega-3s)
- 1 cup spinach, (steamed for additional vitamins)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the honey glaze evenly over the salmon fillets.
- In a large bowl, toss the bell peppers, red onion, broccoli, and sweet potato with olive oil, salt, and thyme.
- Spread the vegetables around the salmon on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- While baking, steam the spinach in a small pan.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, flaxseeds, blueberries, and walnuts before serving alongside the spinach.
Notes
- You can swap sweet potatoes for butternut squash for a lower-carb option.
- For extra crunch, toast the walnuts before adding them to the dish.
- Pair this with quinoa or brown rice for additional fiber and nutrients.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: CT15-20M
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Roasting
- Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Salmon Fillet
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, honey-glazed salmon, roasted vegetables, superfoods, omega-3, antioxidants, healthy dinner, gluten-free, low salt