Description
This sheet pan salmon with spicy garlic kale is a healthy, flavorful, and quick weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes. The salmon is perfectly roasted and served alongside crispy, garlicky kale with a hint of spice.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 large bunch of curly kale, stems removed and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the kale with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the kale evenly on the prepared sheet pan, leaving space in the center for the salmon.
- Place the salmon fillets in the center of the pan. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the kale is crispy on the edges.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- For extra crispy kale, spread it out in a single layer and avoid overcrowding the pan.
- You can substitute spinach or Swiss chard for kale, but they may cook faster.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with kale
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
