Grilled salmon, sweet potato & broccoli
A complete, balanced meal with omega-3-rich salmon, sweet potato and steamed broccoli. The fitness classic.
Ingredients
For 1 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.
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