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45-Minute Perfect Baked Salmon Dinner You’ll Crave

Baked Salmon Dinner
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A healthy and flavorful baked salmon dinner with mashed sweet potatoes, green beans, and sautéed peppers and onions.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
  • 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt passes
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Place salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet.
  3. Brush the salmon with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Add a small piece of butter on top of each fillet if desired.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  6. While the salmon bakes, add chopped sweet potatoes to a pot of water and bring to a boil.
  7. Cook for 15–18 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain well.
  8. Mash the sweet potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  9. Steam or boil the green beans for 5–7 minutes, until tender. Toss with butter or olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  10. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  11. Add red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and onion. Cook for 5–6 minutes, until softened.
  12. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Season with salt and black pepper.
  13. Plate each salmon fillet with mashed sweet potatoes, green beans, and sautéed peppers and onions.
  14. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use fresh salmon for best results.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • For crispier salmon, broil for the last 2–3 minutes.

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