Broiled Salmon with Zucchini & Dill Salad
Serves | 4 |
Meal type | Main Dish |
Website | Adapted from Cooking Light |
Ingredients
Salmon
- 1 Pound salmon
- 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
Salad
- 3 zucchini (halved lengthwise and thinly sliced)
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup dill (minced)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Note
This salmon dish comes together in just 10 minutes and is elegant enough to serve for a dinner party and easy enough for a weeknight meal. Serve with a side of toasted baguette or grain of your choice.
Directions
Salmon | |
1. | Pre-heat broiler to high. Place salmon skin side down on a foil lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. |
2. | Broil salmon for about 5-8 minutes (depending on thickness) until just cooked through. Serve topped with zucchini salad. |
Salad | |
3. | Combine lemon juice, zest, olive oil, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add zucchini, dill, and almonds and toss to coat. |