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Veggie Bowls with Salmon

Low carb low calorie spring dinner: veggie bowls with salmon. Whip up a creamy lemon aioli for a perfect finishing touch.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 435 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

salmon
  • 1 lb salmon filet, sliced into 4 portions
  • olive oil
  • kosher salt
veggies
  • olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced on an angle
  • 1 bulb fennel, trimmed, outer layers removed, and sliced reserve the fronds for garnish.
  • 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and sliced into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into quarters and sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas, cut on the diagonal
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into 2 inch strips
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced into thin slivers
  • 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced
  • 1/2 tsp herbes de provence
lemon aioli
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • pinch kosher salt
garnish
  • Lemon wedges
  • fennel fronds
  • fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

for the salmon
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  1. Turn the broiler on 'high'. Set the oven rack to the middle position. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Arrange the salmon on the baking sheet and brush liberally with olive oil. Season with salt.
  3. Broil for about 10 minutes, or until sizzling on top and done to 145F inside. It should flake easily with a fork.
for the veggies
  1. While the salmon is broiling heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large wok or skillet until hot.
  2. Add the carrots and fennel and stir fry for a few minutes over medium high heat.
  3. Add the asparagus and zucchini and stir fry for another few minutes.
  4. Add the peas, bell pepper, onion, scallions and herbes de Provence to the pan and continue to toss and cook just until the veggies are crisp tender ~ don't over do it, they will continue to cook as they sit.
  5. To serve, divide the veggies among 4 wide shallow bowls. Top each with a piece of salmon. Add a lemon wedge, and drizzle with the aioli. Garnish with fennel fronds and fresh cracked black pepper. Serve with more aioli on the side.
for the aioli
  1. Whisk together the aioli ingredients and give it a taste. Adjust as needed.

Notes

  • To trim asparagus slice off approximately the lower 1/3 of the asparagus stalks, which can be tough and woody.

Nutrition Information

Calories 435kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 16g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 298mg (12%) Potassium 1385mg (40%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 9079IU (182%) Vitamin C 44mg (49%) Calcium 114mg (11%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 435

% Daily Value*

Calories 435kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16g 94%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 298mg 12%
Potassium 1385mg 29%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 9079IU 182%
Vitamin C 44mg 49%
Calcium 114mg 11%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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