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Broiled Salmon For One

Make a quick and healthy Broiled Salmon for one! This easy recipe, perfect in a toaster or regular oven, brings a restaurant-quality meal to your table in under 15 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Seafood
Diet: Low Carb, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Keyword: broiled salmon, salmon, toaster oven, toaster oven salmon
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 (4 ounce) salmon fillet
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil , divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt , divided
  • ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper , divided
  • lemon juice optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the toaster oven to broil.
  • First, line your toaster oven tray with aluminum foil for easy cleanup later. Next, wash the zucchini thoroughly and gently pat it dry with a paper towel. Use a sharp knife to trim off both ends of the zucchini.
    Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise to create a stable flat surface. Finally, slice each zucchini half into ½-inch wide strips, and then chop these strips into small dices. This diced size ensures quick and even cooking. Place the zucchini into a bowl and set aside to season later.
  • Rinse and pat dry the salmon fillet and place it on the toaster oven tray.
    Drizzle ½ tablespoon of olive oil over the salmon, followed by half of the salt and half of the pepper. Gently massage these seasonings into the salmon to ensure even flavor distribution.
  • Flip the salmon fillet to ensure the bottom side also gets lightly coated with the olive oil mixture.
  • Add the remaining salt, pepper, and ½ tablespoon of olive oil to the zucchini in the bowl. Toss the mixture until the zucchini is well-coated with the seasoning and oil. Then, spread the seasoned zucchini on the same tray beside the salmon.
  • Put the tray into the toaster oven. Cook the salmon and zucchini for a time range of 7 to 10 minutes. Once done, drizzle fresh lemon juice over both the salmon and the zucchini for added flavor.
    Pro Tip: You will know when your salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork. You can also check the fish for doneness with an instant read thermometer. The FDA recommends a minimum internal temperature of 145°F, which should be measured at the thickest part of the fillet. However, Cook’s Illustrated notes that 120° F is the preferred temperature for wild salmon and 125° F for farmed salmon. I cook my salmon to 135° F.

Notes

  • Before beginning to cook, be sure to thoroughly read through the entire recipe, including the Ingredient Notes, and take a look at the process photos provided. This will give you a clear understanding of how the recipe should be executed, helping you to achieve perfect broiled salmon each time. All the essential details are included in this recipe post, so make sure you don't skip any part!
  • For those who prefer different vegetables, zucchini can be easily substituted with yellow squash, broccoli, or cauliflower florets without altering the cooking method.
  • Regarding toaster ovens, if you don't have one, I can recommend a specific model that I regularly use and find excellent for recipes like this.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 879mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 35.1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.7mg

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