- Our satisfying sheet-pan meal is perfect for quick and easy weeknight meals.
- This recipe is loaded with anti-inflammatory salmon, broccoli and beets.
- You can use any herb combination you prefer. Dill and basil would work too.
This Garlic Butter-Roasted Salmon with Beets & Broccoli brings anti-inflammatory eating to new heights. Omega-3-rich salmon and antioxidant-filled beets and broccoli are coated in an herby roasted garlic butter and baked to perfection. Broccoli’s bitterness mellows with roasting, which also brings out the natural sweetness of the beets and broccoli. And since it’s all done on one sheet pan, cleanup is a cinch. Keep reading for our expert tips, including ingredient substitutions you can make.
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
- If you choose to use fresh beets instead of precooked ones, make sure to peel and roast them until they are mostly tender before adding the broccoli.
- Although using parchment paper can make cleanup easier, we recommend cooking the fish and broccoli directly on the pan to achieve a better sear.
- You can prepare the compound butter up to 5 days in advance to save time (store in the fridge) or freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- In addition to herbs such as tarragon, chives and flat-leaf parsley, dill and basil are flavorful options to try as well. And you can always use the herbs you like best.
Nutrition Notes
- Salmon is an omega-3 powerhouse. These healthy fats are great for reducing inflammation, supporting your brain and heart. Salmon is also an amazing protein source and offers vitamin B12, for a healthy nervous system, and selenium, which acts like an antioxidant. Altogether, these nutrients help calm damaging inflammation in your body.
- Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that’s loaded with gut-healthy fiber and inflammation-busting antioxidants. The vitamin C in broccoli will help support your immune system and is great for your skin, and the vitamin K helps with healthy blood clotting and supports your bones.
- Beets add more fiber and antioxidants to this dish. Beets contain betalains, a group of antioxidants known for their ability to reduce inflammation and fight cancer and heart disease. You’ll also get some more vitamin C and B vitamins from beets. If you’re prone to gout, you may want to limit beets, as they are high in oxalates, which can increase uric acid and trigger gout.
- Garlic is known for its positive effects on cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar. And because garlic is also loaded with antioxidants, it, too, can help reduce inflammation.
