Description
A delicious and healthy baked salmon recipe featuring fresh cherry tomatoes and basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering everything on your countertop.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange salmon fillets in a baking dish and scatter cherry tomatoes around them.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with minced garlic.
- Squeeze lemon juice generously over the salmon and tomatoes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the tomatoes burst with flavor.
Notes
- For a bit of extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs or spices of your choice.
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg