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30-Minute Baked Salmon and Tomatoes

30-Minute Baked Salmon and Tomatoes

  • Author: OliviaBennett
  • Total Time: 13 minute

Description

Hey friend! This Mediterranean baked salmon is exactly what you need on busy weeknights. In under 30 minutes, six simple ingredients come together to create a vibrant, healthy, and delicious meal that feels fancy but is totally easy. Think tender salmon bathed in garlicky, juicy cherry tomatoes with fresh basil — it’s like a little vacation on your plate! Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests without the stress.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 6 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on

  • 1½ pints cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 6 garlic cloves, smashed (no peeling needed!)

  • 3 sprigs fresh basil (or 1 tsp dried Italian herbs)

  • 4½ tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

  • Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. In a glass or ceramic baking dish, toss halved cherry tomatoes, smashed garlic, basil sprigs, and 3 tbsp olive oil. Massage gently with your hands to coat everything evenly. Season the tomatoes generously with salt and pepper — they carry the sauce!

  3. Nestle the salmon fillets skin-side down in the tomato mixture, spacing them apart to avoid steaming. Drizzle the remaining 1½ tbsp olive oil over the salmon. Lightly season the fillets with salt and pepper.

  4. Bake uncovered for 15–18 minutes. Check at 15 minutes: salmon should flake easily but still be juicy. If tomatoes aren’t bursting enough, broil for 1–2 minutes — watch closely!

  5. Serve salmon with spoonfuls of tomato-garlic sauce and fresh torn basil on top.

Notes

  • Dry your salmon well before baking for crispier edges.

  • Don’t crowd the fillets — give them breathing room for perfect texture.

  • Smashed garlic softens into sweet, tender bites — no peeling means less fuss!

  • Halve your tomatoes to concentrate their sweetness and reduce watery sauce.

  • Want a twist? Try adding lemon slices, olives, or a sprinkle of feta before baking!

  • If salmon gets dry, check your oven temp and cook time — it cooks fast!

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15–18 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 360 cal Per Serving
  • Fat: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Protein: 35g

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