Chilli Roasted Salmon & Veggies

Chilli Roasted salmon & Veggies

What’s for dinner tonight? I have a delicious recipe for Chili-Roasted Salmon and Veggies to share with you that’s quick, satisfying and might be just the perfect recipe to cook up for dinner tonight. The best dinners to fuel your fitness results are a combination of fresh, fibre-rich vegetables and quality protein, like this Salmon and Veggie dish. Enjoy!

What You Need
Serves 4

¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1-2 Teaspoons chilli powder
1-2 Teaspoons ground cumin
3 Teaspoons olive oil, divided
4 (5-oz) salmon fillets
2 courgettes, sliced into half moons
1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
1 green pepper, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
sea salt
black pepper

For the Creamy Mustard Sauce

2 Tablespoons coconut cream or Greek Yoghurt
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 Tablespoon fresh chives, minced
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 large rimmed baking pans with olive oil. Arrange the salmon fillets on one of the pans and generously season with salt and pepper.

2. In a small bowl combine the lime juice, garlic, chilli powder, cumin and 1 teaspoon of the olive oil. Pour half of the spice mixture over the tops of the salmon fillets.

3. In a medium bowl toss the courgette, peppers, and red onion with the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil and with the remaining spice mixture. Spread the veggies over the remaining pan and generously season with salt and pepper.

4. Place both pans in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, until the salmon is flaky and the veggies are tender. Mix the mustard sauce ingredients in a small bowl and serve over the salmon. Enjoy!

Nutrition
One serving equals: 572 calories, 26g fat, 21g carbohydrate, 8g sugar, 30mg sodium, 8g fibre, and 61g protein

I hope that you get a chance to give this recipe a try this week. Remember that I’m only a call or email away to assist you in all things fitness. And if you are not yet one of my prized clients then click here to book in a discovery call with me– I’d love to help you achieve your best body ever!