Description
Succulent Lemon Garlic Salmon Tray Bake delivers Mediterranean coastal charm with minimal kitchen effort. Fragrant herbs, zesty citrus, and perfectly roasted salmon promise a delightful dinner that you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (180 grams/6 ounces, skin on or off)
Marinade and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables:
- 3 bunches asparagus
- 200 grams/7 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Cooking and Serving:
- Olive oil spray
- Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- Lemon wedges or slices
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Crusty bread or toast (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by blending lemon zest, juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-combined.
- Generously coat salmon fillets with the marinade, ensuring complete coverage. Allow to rest for up to 1 hour for maximum flavor infusion.
- Position oven rack 8 inches from heat source and preheat grill (broiler) to intense 280°C / 525°F temperature.
- Prepare baking tray by tossing asparagus and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Arrange vegetables across the tray, creating a space for salmon fillets to nestle between them.
- Place marinated salmon onto the tray, lightly misting the tops with olive oil for additional sheen and crisp.
- Broil for approximately 11 minutes, monitoring until salmon becomes flaky and easily separates with a fork, and vegetables develop charred edges.
- Remove from oven and enhance presentation by sprinkling parmesan over vegetables, adding a fresh lemon squeeze, and garnishing with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately alongside crusty bread for a complete, vibrant meal with complementary textures and flavors.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by marinating salmon for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for deeper taste infusion.
- Adjust cooking time based on salmon thickness; thinner fillets might need less grilling to prevent overcooking and maintain moisture.
- Swap asparagus with zucchini or green beans for seasonal variety or personal preference without changing core cooking method.
- Keep salmon skin-on for extra richness and to help prevent drying out during high-temperature grilling.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg