Mediterranean Sheet Pan Salmon Recipe
This Mediterranean Sheet Pan Salmon recipe offers a vibrant, healthy, and easy-to-make meal featuring a large salmon filet baked with fresh lemon slices, assorted olives, cherry tomatoes, marinated peppers, capers, and red onion. Enhanced with olive oil, butter, and fresh herbs, it delivers a flavorful Mediterranean flair with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Vegetables
- 2 1/2 lb side of salmon (a large salmon filet)
- 2 small lemons, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pitted assorted olives
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- a few marinated sweet or hot peppers (from the olive bar or equivalent)
- 2 tsp capers
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced, rings separated
Seasonings and Garnish
- 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt, to taste
- fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsp salted butter, cut into small chunks (optional)
- fresh herbs such as oregano, rosemary, thyme, and/or sage, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for quick, even cooking of the salmon and vegetables.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier. Lay out your large salmon filet on the sheet. Tuck the thin tail end of the fish under itself to create a thicker, more even layer which will help it cook uniformly.
- Arrange Toppings: Distribute the lemon slices on and around the salmon. Scatter the olives, halved cherry tomatoes, marinated peppers, capers, and separated red onion rings over and around the fish. This mixture will infuse the salmon with vibrant Mediterranean flavors.
- Season and Oil: Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil evenly over the assembled ingredients. Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, ensuring the fish and vegetables are well-seasoned. Dot the salmon with small chunks of salted butter, if desired, for added richness.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness and size of your salmon filet. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and garnish with fresh herbs like oregano, rosemary, thyme, or sage for an aromatic finish. Serve immediately to enjoy the full freshness and flavor.
Notes
- This recipe can be adapted to other fish such as halibut, tilapia, trout, swordfish, tuna steaks, or even shrimp for a delicious variation.
- For a different presentation and additional moisture, wrap the entire assembly in parchment paper (en papillote) before baking to steam the ingredients gently.
- Incorporate fennel by layering thinly sliced fennel under the fish and using fennel fronds as a fresh garnish to add an anise-like flavor that complements the Mediterranean profile.
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