Baked Salmon with Sweet Potato & Broccoli
Omega-3 rich salmon with caramelized sweet potato and garlicky broccoli — a nutrient powerhouse for clean bulking.
Nutrition per serving
Health benefits
- Rich in omega-3s (EPA/DHA) for heart and brain health
- 515 nutrient-dense calories — clean fuel for healthy weight gain
- Sweet potato and broccoli deliver vitamins A, C, K, and fiber
- 33g complete protein per serving for muscle recovery
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (150g each)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh dill to garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a large baking tray with parchment.
Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on the tray and roast for 15 minutes.
Push sweet potatoes to one side. Add broccoli tossed with remaining oil, minced garlic, and salt to the other side.
Pat salmon dry, season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Place on the tray skin-side down.
Roast everything together for 12–14 minutes until the salmon flakes easily and the vegetables are caramelized.
Squeeze lemon juice over the tray, garnish with dill, and serve.
When every calorie should earn its place, this is the plate: wild salmon loaded with EPA/DHA omega-3s, beta-carotene-rich sweet potato, and sulforaphane-packed broccoli. It is one of the most nutrient-dense meals you can eat.
At 515 calories with 33 grams of protein, it fits a healthy weight-gain plan perfectly — and the healthy fats keep hormones and brain function thriving.