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Skillet Lemon Garlic Salmon with Veggies

This Skillet Lemon Garlic Salmon with Veggies is a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal that brings together perfectly cooked salmon with sautéed vegetables, all infused with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic.
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Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 small zucchini sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 tbsp butter optional

Instructions
 

  • Pat salmon dry and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet. Sauté zucchini and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes, then add spinach and cook until wilted. Set aside.
  • Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet and cook salmon fillets for 4-5 minutes per side.
  • Add garlic to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds, then add lemon juice, zest, and optional butter. Stir to combine.
  • Return the vegetables to the skillet, toss in the sauce, and place the salmon back in.
  • Garnish with extra lemon and serve.