Lemon Garlic Salmon Plate 🍋✨

Some dinners just feel good from the very first bite — simple, fresh, colorful, and comforting all at once. This Lemon Garlic Salmon Plate is one of those meals we keep coming back to at home. Tender salmon with fresh lemon, buttery rice, roasted broccoli, and asparagus makes the perfect balanced dinner that feels healthy without being boring.

It’s easy enough for a busy weeknight but pretty enough to serve when family comes over too.

Ingredients:

Salmon

2 salmon fillets
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1 lemon, sliced

Rice

1 cup jasmine rice
2 cups chicken broth or water
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp sesame seeds
Fresh parsley, chopped

Vegetables

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
2 cups broccoli florets
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper
2 tbsp toasted pine nuts

Instructions:

1. Cook the Rice

Cook the jasmine rice according to package instructions using chicken broth or water. Once fluffy, mix in the butter, parsley, and sesame seeds.

2. Season the Salmon

Pat the salmon dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Place fresh lemon slices right on top.

3. Roast the Vegetables

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Spread the broccoli and asparagus onto a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 15–18 minutes until tender with crispy edges.