This is a restaurant-style healthy dinner plate featuring buttery seared salmon, juicy garlic shrimp, and oven-roasted vegetables. It’s high in protein, full of flavor, and comes together surprisingly fast—perfect for weeknight meals or a clean eating plan.
Prep Time
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 2–3
Equipment
- Oven tray / baking sheet
- Non-stick skillet
- Mixing bowls
- Tongs or spatula
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
🐟 Salmon
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp paprika
🍤 Shrimp
- 12–15 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon juice
🥦 Roasted Vegetables
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper
Ingredient Notes
- Salmon: Skin-on gives the best crispy sear
- Shrimp: Cook quickly to avoid rubbery texture
- Veggies: Roast until slightly caramelized for best flavor
- Lemon + Garlic: Essential for fresh, bright taste
Instructions
Step 1: Roast the Vegetables
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss vegetables with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Spread on baking tray in a single layer.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Step 2: Cook the Salmon
- Pat salmon dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4–5 minutes.
- Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes.
- Add garlic and lemon juice in the last minute.
Step 3: Cook the Shrimp
- In the same pan, add olive oil and garlic.
- Add shrimp, seasoning, and chili flakes.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and juicy.
- Finish with lemon juice.
Step 4: Assemble the Plate
- Place roasted vegetables on plate.
- Add seared salmon fillet.
- Add garlic shrimp on the side.
- Drizzle with pan juices for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving Approx.)
- Calories: 480
- Protein: 45g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fat: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
Tips
- Always pat salmon dry for a crisp sear
- Don’t overcrowd shrimp in the pan
- Roast veggies until slightly browned for deeper flavor
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving
Variations
- Creamy Version: Add garlic butter sauce over salmon
- Spicy Style: Increase chili flakes in shrimp
- Low-Carb Bowl: Serve over cauliflower rice
- Mediterranean Style: Add olives and feta cheese