Description
🐟 Salmon traybake offers a nutrient-packed dinner that’s quick to prepare and bursting with vibrant flavors from garlic, honey, and fresh Mediterranean veggies.
🍋 This one-pan meal balances healthy omega-3 rich salmon with tender asparagus and juicy tomatoes, perfect for a simple and wholesome weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
– 4 salmon fillets (180g / 6 oz each), skin on or off
– 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– 2 garlic cloves, finely grated or chopped
– ½ teaspoon salt (cooking or kosher)
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
– 3 bunches asparagus, woody ends snapped or trimmed
– 200g / 7 oz cherry or grape tomatoes
– 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (for vegetables)
– ¼ teaspoon salt (for vegetables)
– ¼ teaspoon pepper (for vegetables)
– Olive oil spray (for finishing the salmon)
– Finely grated Parmesan cheese (for dusting asparagus)
– Lemon wedges or slices (for serving)
– Finely chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
– Crusty bread or toast (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
* Begin by washing all the vegetables thoroughly.
* Chop the tomatoes and cucumbers into small cubes.
* Slice the onions thinly.
Step 2: Mix the Dressing
* In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
Step 3: Combine Ingredients
* In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions.
* Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat.
Step 4: Chill and Serve
* Cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
* Serve cold, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
🧄 Use finely grated garlic in the marinade to ensure smooth flavor and avoid burnt garlic lumps.
🌿 Choose thicker asparagus stalks and snap the woody ends for the best texture.
🌡️ Use a meat thermometer to cook salmon to your preferred doneness: 50°C (122°F) for medium-rare juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating time (optional): 1 hour
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Broiling/Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with vegetables
- Calories: 364 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 536 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 99 mg
Keywords: salmon, traybake, garlic, honey