Description
Mediterranean Salmon Tray Bake delivers pure Mediterranean comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor packed into one simple pan. Weeknight dinners become effortless when fresh salmon meets colorful vegetables roasted together for a delicious, nutritious meal that feels like a quick culinary vacation.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 Fresh Salmon Fillets
Side Vegetables:
- 250g Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 Large Zucchini
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper
- 1 Large Red Onion
- 4 Cloves Garlic
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Dill
- Juice from 1 Lemon
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 400°F and grab a large baking tray for the salmon feast.
- Slice cherry tomatoes, zucchini, red and yellow bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss the vegetables with 2 tablespoons olive oil, juice from 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Spread the vegetable mixture across your baking tray, creating a colorful bed with a center space for salmon.
- Position 4 salmon fillets (about 5 ounces each) directly in the center of the vegetable arrangement.
- Sprinkle 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tablespoons fresh dill over the salmon.
- Drizzle an additional 1 tablespoon olive oil and squeeze extra lemon juice across the salmon and vegetables.
- Slide the tray into the 400°F oven and bake for exactly 20 minutes until salmon easily flakes with a fork.
- Remove from oven and let the dish rest for 3 minutes to settle flavors.
- Optionally top with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley before serving directly from the tray.
Notes
- Select fresh salmon fillets with vibrant color and firm texture for the best results.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking tray, which can prevent vegetables and salmon from roasting properly.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free and check seasoning labels carefully.
- Choose skin-on salmon fillets to help retain moisture and add extra flavor during baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg