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Wild Salmon & Roasted Sweet Potato

Wild-caught salmon with roasted sweet potato wedges and steamed broccoli. Omega-3s for inflammation and brain performance.

Wild salmon fillet with roasted sweet potato wedges and steamed broccoli
Servings
1
Total time
35 min
Est. cost
$12.00
Per serving
$12.00
Protein
42g
Carbs
48g
Fats
22g
Kcal
600

Estimated grocery cost to purchase all ingredients for this recipe. Actual pricing varies by region, store, and season.

Ingredients

  • •6 oz wild salmon fillet
  • •1 large sweet potato
  • •2 cups broccoli
  • •Olive oil, lemon, garlic, sea salt

Method

  1. 1Roast sweet potato wedges at 425°F for 25 min.
  2. 2Pan sear salmon skin-side down 4 min, flip 2 min.
  3. 3Steam broccoli, finish with olive oil, lemon, garlic.

Cooking notes

  • ✳Pat salmon completely dry before searing for crispy skin.
  • ✳Cut sweet potato wedges evenly (~1/2 inch) so they roast uniformly.
  • ✳Salmon is done at 125°F internal for medium — it will carry over.

Ingredient substitutions

Swap freely — the macro profile stays close as long as you match protein and portion size.

  • Instead of
    Wild salmon
    Try
    • →Arctic char
    • →Rainbow trout
    • →Wild cod (leaner)
  • Instead of
    Sweet potato
    Try
    • →Butternut squash
    • →Yukon gold potato
    • →Parsnips
  • Instead of
    Broccoli
    Try
    • →Broccolini
    • →Asparagus
    • →Green beans

Why this meal

  • Omega-3s reduce post-workout inflammation
  • Sweet potato is a slow-release carb for sustained energy
  • Broccoli delivers sulforaphane for cellular recovery