Day 3 Dinner: Baked Salmon, Lemon-Dill Butter + Steamed Broccoli
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
12-15 minutes
Serves:
1
Level:
Intermediate
About the Recipe
Tender, flaky salmon fillet baked with bright lemon and fresh dill-infused butter, served alongside vibrant steamed broccoli drizzled with olive oil. A nourishing, delicious meal that feels both elegant and effortless.
Ingredients
Baked Salmon:
6-8 oz salmon fillet (skin-on or skinless)
1 tablespoon butter (grass-fed preferred), softened
1 teaspoon fresh dill, finely chopped
Juice from ½ fresh lemon
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Steamed Broccoli:
1 cup broccoli florets
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt, to taste
Preparation
Baked Salmon with Lemon-Dill Butter:
Preheat Oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare Salmon: Place salmon on parchment-lined baking sheet or oven-safe dish. Combine softened butter, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Spread butter mixture evenly on salmon fillet.
Cooking Tip: Butter will melt gently as the fish cooks, keeping it moist and flavorful.
Bake: Bake salmon 12-15 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork and reaches desired doneness.
Steamed Broccoli:
Steam: Place broccoli florets into microwave-safe dish with 2 tablespoons water. Cover and microwave for 3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
Season & Serve: Drain excess water, drizzle broccoli with olive oil, and sprinkle lightly with sea salt.
Meat Lover’s Keto-Carnivore Flavor Boost Options:
Garlic Butter: Mix minced garlic into lemon-dill butter for added flavor depth.
Parmesan Broccoli (optional dairy): Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese on steamed broccoli for savory richness.
Lemon Zest: Grate fresh lemon zest onto salmon and broccoli before serving for brightness.
Crispy Salmon Skin: Broil salmon for an extra minute at the end of cooking to crisp the skin.12-15 minutes
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Meal Plan by American Diabetes Society