Description
Salmon bakes to perfection on this Mediterranean-inspired sheet pan packed with zesty flavors from Greece. Crispy roasted vegetables and tender fish create a simple weeknight dinner that brings Mediterranean warmth right to your kitchen table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds salmon fillet
Optional Grains:
- 1 cup orzo or quinoa
Vegetable and Herb Components:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- 4 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
Flavor Enhancers and Seasonings:
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- 1 large lemon
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F and position the rack in the center, ensuring even cooking for your salmon dinner.
- Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat with 1 tablespoon olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes, 1 thinly sliced red onion, and ½ cup halved Kalamata olives.
- Add 4 minced garlic cloves, ¼ cup chopped fresh dill, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, and lemon zest to the vegetable mixture.
- Drizzle ¼ cup olive oil over the vegetables and season with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly so every vegetable gets coated with herbs and seasoning.
- Spread the vegetable mixture evenly across the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Pat 2 pounds of salmon fillets dry with paper towels to help them crisp and brown nicely.
- Arrange the salmon fillets on top of the vegetables, spacing them evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
- Brush each salmon fillet with 1 teaspoon olive oil and squeeze juice from half a lemon over the fish.
- Sprinkle additional salt and pepper directly onto the salmon fillets, using about ¼ teaspoon each.
- Slide the sheet pan into the preheated 400F oven and bake for exactly 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
- While baking, crumble 4 ounces of feta cheese and slice the remaining lemon into wedges.
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven and immediately top with crumbled feta cheese.
- Squeeze the remaining lemon half over the entire dish to brighten the flavors.
- Garnish with extra fresh dill and serve hot, optionally over 1 cup cooked orzo or quinoa.
Notes
- Make sure salmon fillets are similar in size and thickness to ensure even cooking throughout the pan.
- Pat salmon completely dry before adding to the sheet pan for a better sear and crisp exterior.
- Use fresh herbs whenever possible for the most vibrant flavor profile in this Mediterranean-style dish.
- For a lower-carb option, serve the salmon and vegetables directly from the sheet pan without additional grains.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Sheet-Pan
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg