Description
This Easy Salmon Traybake is a one-pan dish featuring tender, flaky salmon fillets and roasted vegetables. It’s a healthy, low-effort meal that’s packed with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (for garnish)
For the Vegetables:
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 1 bell pepper, sliced into strips (any color)
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- In a large bowl, toss the zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, dried oregano, chili flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Spread the vegetables evenly on the prepared tray in a single layer.
- Prepare the Salmon:
- Drizzle the salmon fillets with olive oil and season them with garlic powder, smoked paprika (if using), dried thyme or rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned salmon fillets in the center of the tray, surrounded by the vegetables.
- Top each salmon fillet with a couple of lemon slices.
- Bake the Traybake:
- Place the tray in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature of the salmon should reach 145°F (63°C).
- You can check the vegetables for tenderness as well; they should be golden and slightly caramelized.
- Serve:
- Once everything is cooked, remove the tray from the oven. Garnish the salmon with fresh parsley or dill.
- Serve the salmon fillets alongside the roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Vegetable Variations: Feel free to add or substitute other vegetables like asparagus, sweet potatoes, or broccoli.
- Salmon Skin: If you prefer crispy skin, you can place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the tray.
- Meal Prep Tip: This recipe is great for meal prepping. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with vegetables
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg