Description
Succulent Mediterranean Salmon Tray Bake promises a delightful culinary journey through fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and robust Mediterranean flavors. Crisp vegetables and perfectly roasted salmon create a simple yet elegant meal you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 x 120 grams (4 x 4.2 ounces) salmon fillets, skin on
- 400 grams (14.1 ounces) baby potatoes
- 200 grams (7.1 ounces) green beans
- 200 grams (7.1 ounces) cherry tomatoes
Herbs and Aromatics:
- 1 bunch basil
- 12 clove garlic
- 1/2 lemon
Seasonings and Dressing:
- 10 black olives, pitted
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Peel and cube potatoes, then boil until fork-tender, introducing green beans during the final 2 minutes of cooking. Thoroughly drain the vegetables.
- Gently combine the cooked potatoes and beans with halved cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, and torn fresh basil leaves. Arrange this vibrant mixture evenly across a large baking tray.
- Coat salmon fillets with freshly squeezed lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, cracked black pepper, and sea salt, ensuring even coverage.
- Carefully position seasoned salmon pieces atop the vegetable medley, allowing some spacing between each fillet.
- Transfer the tray into a preheated oven at 200°C, roasting for 10-12 minutes until salmon turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- While fish roasts, prepare yogurt sauce by whisking together Greek yogurt, finely chopped basil, minced garlic, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, and a drizzle of olive oil until smooth and well-integrated.
- Remove tray from oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Generously dollop prepared yogurt sauce over the roasted salmon and vegetables before serving immediately.
Notes
- Customize potato doneness by testing with a fork for the perfect tender-crisp texture.
- Prevent overcooking salmon by checking its color and flakiness at the 10-minute mark.
- Swap salmon with chicken or tofu for alternative protein options that suit different dietary preferences.
- Enhance yogurt sauce flavor by letting it sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow herbs and garlic to infuse fully.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg