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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 Method

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

Method
 

  1. Pat salmon dry and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet and cook salmon fillets for 4-5 minutes per side.
  4. Add garlic to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds, then add lemon juice, zest, and optional butter. Stir to combine.
  5. Return the vegetables to the skillet, toss in the sauce, and place the salmon back in.
  6. Garnish with extra lemon and serve.