Crispy Salmon with Charred Broccoli and Lemon-Caper Drizzle
Ingredients
- 4 6-ouncesalmon fillets (skin-on)
- 1½ poundsbroccoli
- 3 tablespoonolive oil
- 2lemon
- 3 tablespooncapers
- 3 clovegarlic
- ·salt
- ·black pepper
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
Prep
- 01
Mince 3 cloves garlic.
- 02
Cut broccoli into 2-3 inch florets.
- 03
Juice 1 lemon (you need about 2 tablespoons).
Method
- 01
Preheat oven to 425°F.
- 02
Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Brush skin side with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 03
Cut broccoli into florets. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on one side of a large rimmed baking sheet.
- 04
Roast broccoli for 10 minutes until it starts to char.
- 05
Pull the sheet out and push broccoli to the sides. Place salmon skin-side down in the center. Roast together for 12–14 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
- 06
While salmon cooks, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, capers, minced garlic, juice of 1 lemon, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- 07
Transfer salmon and broccoli to plates. Drizzle caper-lemon mixture over salmon. Cut remaining lemon into wedges and serve on the side.
Spice Tips
For extra depth, add 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika to the caper drizzle. If you like heat, increase red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon or add a small pinch of cayenne. A handful of fresh dill or parsley stirred into the drizzle at the end adds herbal brightness.