Name: Simple Baked Salmon with Mediterranean Roasted Veggies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off; 1 red bell pepper, cored and chopped into 1-inch pieces; 1 yellow bell pepper, cored and chopped into 1-inch pieces; 1 zucchini, chopped into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1/2 red onion, cut into wedges; 4 cloves garlic, smashed or roughly chopped; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste; 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste; 1 lemon, half sliced, half for juice; 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped, for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2
In a large bowl, combine the chopped bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and garlic. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to coat all the vegetables evenly.
3
Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on one half of the prepared baking sheet.
4
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on the other half of the baking sheet, leaving some space between them and the vegetables. Drizzle the salmon with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and squeeze some fresh lemon juice over each fillet. You can also place thin lemon slices on top of the salmon.
5
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly caramelized. Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets.
6
Remove from the oven. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or basil before serving. Serve immediately, perhaps with a side of quinoa or brown rice if desired.

💡 Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what's in season or what you have on hand. Asparagus, eggplant, or broccoli florets would also work beautifully. For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the vegetables before roasting. Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Simple Baked Salmon with Mediterranean Roasted Veggies

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