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Baked Salmon with Roasted Courgette & Herb Butter

Name: Baked Salmon with Roasted Courgette & Herb Butter
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 tbsp butter; 4 tsp fresh dill; 4 cloves garlic; 0.25 tsp salt; 4 medium courgette; 4 tbsp olive oil; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 600 g salmon fillet; 2 tbsp lemon juice

20 min 4 servings 712 kcal

A nutrient-dense dinner featuring tender baked salmon topped with a fragrant herb butter, paired with golden roasted courgette rounds. This meal is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and healthy fats, supporting anti-inflammatory benefits and overnight gut health.

Ingredients

4 tbsp butter
4 tsp fresh dill
4 cloves garlic
0.25 tsp salt
4 medium courgette
4 tbsp olive oil
0.25 tsp black pepper
600 g salmon fillet
2 tbsp lemon juice

Nutrition

Calories712kcal

Protein36g

Carbs5g

Fat57g

Fiber1g

Instructions

1Preheat the oven to 190°C to ensure even cooking for both salmon and courgette.
2In a small bowl, mix softened butter with finely chopped dill, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Set aside at room temperature to keep it spreadable.
3Slice courgettes into even 1cm rounds, toss them in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, then spread them in a single layer on one half of a large baking tray.
4Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the other half of the baking tray, season with salt, black pepper, and a drizzle of fresh lemon juice for brightness.
5Place the tray in the preheated oven at 190°C and roast for 18-20 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the courgette edges are golden and tender.
6Remove the tray from the oven and immediately place a spoonful of herb butter on each hot salmon fillet, allowing it to melt and coat the fish with flavor.

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