Description
Crispy pan-seared salmon served with roasted green beans and fluffy baked sweet potatoes for a balanced and comforting dinner packed with flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- Wash and trim the green beans. Scrub the sweet potatoes and pierce them several times with a fork.
- In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Toss the green beans with 1 tablespoon olive oil and half of the seasoning mixture, then place them on the baking sheet beside the sweet potatoes.
- Rub the remaining seasoning mixture onto the salmon fillets.
- Bake the sweet potatoes for 45 minutes or until tender. Roast the green beans during the final 15 minutes of cooking time.
- During the last 15 minutes, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the salmon skin-side down and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
- Remove everything from the heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and squeeze lemon juice over the top before serving.
Notes
- Pat the salmon dry before cooking for the crispiest crust.
- Fresh lemon juice adds the best flavor right before serving.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet or the salmon may steam instead of sear.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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