Lemon-Herb Baked Salmon with Roasted Cauliflower

Name: Lemon-Herb Baked Salmon with Roasted Cauliflower
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: 10.5 oz Salmon; 14 oz Cauliflower; 3.5 oz Spinach; 1 whole Lemons; 3 cloves Garlic; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Sea Salt; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

Pescatarian • Keto • Gluten-Free • Dairy-Free • Low CarbUnder 30 MinsHigh Protein • Low Calorie • BalancedSheet PanDinner

Easy

30min

395kcal

2people

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A vibrant, heart-healthy sheet pan meal featuring tender baked salmon, caramelized roasted cauliflower, and fresh spinach tossed in a bright lemon-garlic dressing.

Are you searching for the perfect, healthy weeknight dinner that doesn't compromise on flavor? Look no further than this Lemon-Herb Baked Salmon with Roasted Cauliflower. This dish is a nutritional powerhouse, carefully crafted to fit right into a diet-friendly, low-carb, and keto lifestyle while still feeling incredibly gourmet. When you make this Lemon-Herb Baked Salmon with Roasted Cauliflower, you are treating your body to rich omega-3 fatty acids from the fresh salmon fillets, alongside a generous helping of vitamins and dietary fiber from the cauliflower and vibrant spinach. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. A high-quality piece of salmon requires very little to shine; a touch of zesty fresh lemon juice, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and aromatic garlic transform it into a masterpiece. By roasting the cauliflower until beautifully caramelized and tender-crisp, you coax out its natural nuttiness, creating the ultimate low-calorie side dish that effortlessly replaces heavy carbohydrates. Whether you are meal-prepping for the week or looking for an elegant yet quick dinner to serve guests, this Lemon-Herb Baked Salmon with Roasted Cauliflower is guaranteed to satisfy. Packed with protein, heart-healthy fats, and essential micronutrients, it will leave you feeling energized and nourished without the heavy sluggishness. Plus, the quick sheet-pan cleanup means more time relaxing and less time scrubbing pans in the sink. Enjoy the bright, vibrant Mediterranean flavors and feel fantastic about eating something so wonderfully good for you!

Ingredients

300 g Salmon
400 g Cauliflower
100 g Spinach
1 whole Lemons
3 cloves Garlic
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Sea Salt
0.5 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2
Chop the cauliflower into small bite-sized florets. Mince the garlic.
3
On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the cauliflower with half of the olive oil, half of the minced garlic, half of the sea salt, and half of the black pepper.
4
Spread the seasoned cauliflower out in an even layer and roast in the oven for 15 minutes.
5
Remove the sheet from the oven. Push the cauliflower slightly to the edges to make room for the salmon in the center.
6
Place the salmon on the pan. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil, the juice of half a lemon, the remaining garlic, sea salt, and black pepper.
7
Return to the oven and roast for another 10 to 12 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
8
Remove from the oven and immediately scatter the fresh spinach over the hot pan, gently tossing it with the warm cauliflower so it wilts slightly.
9
Slice the remaining half lemon into wedges and serve alongside the plated salmon, cauliflower, and spinach.

Chef's Tips

•Ensure your cauliflower florets are cut to a uniform size so they roast evenly.
•For an extra crisp on your salmon skin, broil for the final 2 minutes of cooking.
•Avoid overcooking the spinach; the residual heat from the baking sheet and cauliflower is perfectly sufficient to wilt it while keeping its bright green color.