Anti-Inflammatory Lemon Thyme Salmon and Healthy Side Dishes

This anti-inflammatory lemon thyme salmon is so easy and packs some serious flavor. Salmon contains loads of omega 3 fatty acids which are a go-to for fighting inflammation. I paired it with broccoli and sweet potatoes which are high in fiber. This recipe is so simple it can be made for lunch or dinner. 

I air-fried the salmon which gave it a nice glaze without adding any additional oil. I’ve generally found that the fish is oily enough to get a crispy glaze over the entire fish. If you don’t have an air-fry, cooking the fish in the oven would work too. 

Salmon paired with broccoli packs some serious health benefits. Broccoli is not only delicious but it also has so many health benefits including:eye, heart, bone, and immunity health. It also helps with: weight control, digestive health, skin health, and cancer prevention. If you’re not including broccoli in your diet this is your sign to start adding to a few meals a week. 

What you will need:

• Salmon (I used wild caught Atlantic salmon)
• Salt
• Fresh Thyme
• Garlic powder
• Lemon 
• Sweet Potato
• Broccoli 
• Olive oil (I prefer extra virgin olive oil)

And that’s it! I love salmon recipes with simple flavors and lemon and thyme compliment the fish so nicely. If lemon and thyme aren’t your favorite check out my miso salmon or chipotle salmon. They will not disappoint!

• Author: Summer Montgomery
• Cook Time: 20 minutes 
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 2 

Ingredients

Lemon Thyme Salmon

• 1 pound salmon
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 TBSP fresh thyme
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ¼ lemon, zest and juice 

Oven Baked waffle fries

• 1 sweet potato, waffle sliced
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt

Broccoli

• 1 medium head broccoli, diced
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Soak the sweet potato in a bowl of water for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 400F. Dry the sweet potatoes with a paper towel and arrange on an oiled baking sheet (or use a silicon baking sheet). Bake in the oven until crispy for about 20 minutes.
3. Mix all the spices and lime for the salmon in a small bowl. Wash and pat salmon with a paper towel. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the salmon and massage into the salmon. Place salmon in the air fryer and cook for 12-15 minutes depending on the thickness of the salmon. 
4. On an oiled baking sheet arrange bell pepper and place in the oven with potatoes. After 2 minutes add kale and bake for an additional 2 minutes or until veggies are tender crisp. Season with salt.  
5. Serve and enjoy!