Baked Salmon with Roasted Vegetables (Printable)

Tender salmon fillets roasted with bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes for a healthy, colorful meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each), skin-on or skinless
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 lemon, sliced
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
07 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
08 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced
09 - 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
10 - 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 2 tbsp olive oil
12 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (or a mix of thyme, oregano, and basil)
13 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Extra lemon wedges

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange the sliced bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes on one side of the tray. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
03 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on the other side of the tray. Brush with 2 tbsp olive oil, season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Top each fillet with lemon slices.
04 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
05 - Remove from oven. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with extra lemon wedges.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The entire dinner cooks on one pan so cleanup takes literally two minutes
  • The salmon comes out perfectly tender every single time without any fancy techniques
  • You can swap whatever vegetables are in your fridge and it still works beautifully
02 -
  • Dry the salmon fillets thoroughly with paper towels or the skin will steam instead of get crispy
  • Dont overcrowd the baking sheet or the vegetables will steam and never develop those sweet roasted edges
  • The salmon continues cooking after it comes out of the oven so pull it when it still looks slightly underdone
03 -
  • Buy frozen salmon fillets in bulk and thaw them in the refrigerator overnight for an easy weeknight meal
  • Set a timer for 20 minutes and check the salmon then because overcooked salmon is dry and disappointing
  • If your vegetables are done before the salmon just remove them to a plate and keep cooking the fish

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