Lemon-Garlic Seared Salmon with Charred Vegetables

This Lemon-Garlic Seared Salmon with Charred Vegetables is a naturally gluten-free dinner that comes together in under 40 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Crispy-skinned salmon fillets are seared to golden perfection, then bathed in a quick pan sauce built from garlic, fresh lemon juice, and butter that soaks into every bite. Alongside, zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion get blistered and lightly charred in a hot oven, picking up a smoky-sweet flavor that balances the bright acidity of the salmon. Because it relies entirely on naturally gluten-free ingredients—fresh fish, vegetables, olive oil, butter, garlic, and lemon—there's no need to hunt for special substitutes or worry about hidden gluten in sauces or seasonings. Every component is made from scratch, so you control exactly what goes into the dish, which is especially helpful for anyone managing celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. This recipe is light yet satisfying, delivering lean protein, healthy fats, and fiber-rich vegetables in one skillet-and-sheet-pan meal. Serve it on its own for a low-carb dinner, or pair it with a side of rice or quinoa to round things out.

Ingredients

• 4 6-oz filletssalmon fillets, skin-on, patted dry
• 1 tspsalt, divided, plus more to taste
• 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground, divided
• 4 tbspolive oil, divided
• 2 mediumzucchini, sliced into half-moons
• 2 mediumred bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 mediumred onion, cut into wedges
• 5 clovesgarlic, minced, divided
• 3 tbspunsalted butter, certified gluten-free
• 2 wholelemon, one juiced, one sliced for garnish
• 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
• 0.25 tspred pepper flakes, optional, for heat

Method

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