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Healthy Mediterranean Salmon Dinner

A colorful and flavorful dish featuring tender salmon paired with fresh vegetables and Mediterranean flavors, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 pieces salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each) Fresh salmon fillets
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced Fresh zucchini
  • 1 piece bell pepper (any color), sliced Fresh bell pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Fresh cherry tomatoes
  • 1 piece lemon (zest and juice) Fresh lemon for zest and juice
Additional ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil For drizzling and flavor
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust seasoning as needed
  • to taste Fresh basil and parsley, for garnish Herbs for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. On a baking sheet, toss the sliced zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out in a single layer.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, lemon zest, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Brush this mixture over the salmon fillets.
Cooking
  1. Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet with the vegetables.
  2. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Serving
  1. Remove from the oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and sprinkle with chopped basil and parsley. Serve warm.

Notes

For best results, do not overcook the salmon. You can also substitute the vegetables based on what is in season.