How many calories and how much protein does this salmon, sweet potato and broccoli dish have?

520 kcal with 38g protein, 42g carbs and 20g fat per serving, plus the omega-3s from the salmon.

How long does this recipe take to make?

35 minutes total: 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of oven cooking.

How do you know the salmon is cooked without drying it out?

Don't overcook it, it should stay pink and tender in the middle, even after the 12–15 minutes in the oven.

How do you adapt the recipe for cutting or muscle gain?

For cutting, drop the sweet potato to 150g and add more broccoli. For muscle gain, scale up the portions and add basmati rice.

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Grilled salmon, sweet potato & broccoli

Name: Grilled salmon, sweet potato & broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 180g salmon fillet; 200g sweet potato; 150g broccoli; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon paprika; Juice of half a lemon; Salt, pepper; Herbes de Provence

A complete, balanced meal with omega-3-rich salmon, sweet potato and steamed broccoli. The fitness classic.

520kcal

Calories

38g

Protein

42g

Carbs

20g

Fat

Prep: 10 minCook: 25 min1 serving

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2
Cut the sweet potato into cubes. Spread on a tray with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and paprika.
3
Roast the sweet potato for 15 minutes.
4
Season the salmon with salt, pepper, Herbes de Provence and lemon juice.
5
Add the salmon to the tray next to the sweet potato. Roast for 12–15 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, steam the broccoli for 5–6 minutes (it should stay crunchy).
7
Serve the salmon on a bed of sweet potato and broccoli.

Tips

Don't overcook the salmon, it should stay pink and tender in the middle.
Sweet potato has a lower glycemic index than regular potato.
Whip up a quick sauce with Greek yogurt, dill and lemon.

Variations

Cutting version: drop the sweet potato to 150g and add more broccoli.
Muscle gain version: scale up the portions and add basmati rice.

The salmon, sweet potato and broccoli combo is a classic for good reason: it covers every macro in a balanced way. The omega-3s in salmon are key for muscle recovery and heart health.