Garlic Butter Salmon & Veggies Dinner Recipe

Garlic Butter Salmon & Veggies Dinner Recipe

This garlic butter “salmon” meal rescues your evening faster than your bestie replying to drama texts.
I load it with plant protein because we stay nourished, not needy.
The vegan “fish” tastes rich without smelling like regret.
Garlic builds confidence you wish some people had.
Butter flavor comforts you better than stale compliments.
Veggies join the party without demanding attention.
The dish cooks quickly to match your zero-patience energy.
Each bite feels like self-care you actually follow.
The plate looks fancy with no chaos.
You enjoy bold taste without heavy effort.
The texture feels satisfying yet light.
Every flavor hugs your mood beautifully.
You control your dinner like your boundaries.
The aroma fills your space with attitude.
The glaze brings drama in a good way.
You enjoy comfort while keeping things wholesome.
The recipe makes your evening smoother than your eyeliner.
You finish cooking before your motivation leaves.
The dinner supports your glow-up journey.
You deserve meals that taste fabulous and rewarding.

Garlic Butter Salmon & Veggies Dinner Recipe
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Garlic Butter Salmon & Veggies Dinner Recipe

A delicious vegan garlic-butter “salmon” and veggie dinner made with marinated tofu fillets, creamy dairy-free butter, herbs, and roasted vegetables for a bold nutritious plate.
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

For the Vegan “Salmon” Fillets
  • Firm tofu – 300 g sliced into fillet shapes
  • Soy sauce – 1 tbsp
  • Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
  • Paprika – ½ tsp
  • Nori flakes – 1 tsp for “sea” flavor
  • Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Garlic Butter Sauce (Vegan)
  • Vegan butter – 1.5 tbsp
  • Garlic minced – 1 tbsp
  • Black pepper – ¼ tsp
  • Salt – ⅛ tsp
  • Parsley – 1 tbsp finely chopped
  • Lemon zest – ¼ tsp
Veggies
  • Broccoli florets – 1 cup
  • Carrot slices – ½ cup
  • Zucchini – ½ cup chopped
  • Olive oil – 1 tbsp
  • Salt – ¼ tsp
  • Pepper – ¼ tsp

Method
 

  1. Press the tofu and slice it into two thick fillets.
  2. Whisk soy sauce, lemon juice, paprika, nori, and olive oil in a bowl.
  3. Coat the tofu fillets with the marinade and rest them for 10 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  5. Toss the broccoli, carrot, and zucchini with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  6. Spread the veggies on a baking tray.
  7. Add the tofu fillets beside the veggies.
  8. Melt vegan butter, then mix in garlic, pepper, parsley, and lemon zest.
  9. Brush the garlic butter over the tofu generously.
  10. Bake everything for 18 minutes, brushing again halfway.
  11. Let the tofu caramelize slightly for richer flavor.
  12. Plate the tofu with the roasted vegetables.
  13. Drizzle remaining garlic butter on top.
  14. Serve hot with extra lemon if you love drama.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 360
  • Total Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 22 g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Calcium: 19%
  • Iron: 18%
  • Vitamin A: 25%
  • Vitamin C: 31%
  • Magnesium: 12%

Additional Notes / Tips

  • Add smoked paprika for extra “salmon-vibes” without real fish drama.
  • Air fry for crisp edges if your oven feels lazy.
  • Add asparagus for a bougie touch that says “I have standards.”
  • Double the garlic butter if today felt stressful and humanity disappointed you.

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