🐟 Garlic Herb Salmon Tray Bake
Fresh, flaky salmon baked with garlic, herbs, and roasted veggies — all on one pan. Easy cleanup, big flavor.
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)
Salmon
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4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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3 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 tsp lemon zest
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1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
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1 tsp fresh dill (or ½ tsp dried)
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½ tsp dried thyme
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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½ tsp paprika (optional for color)
Veggies (Choose 2–3)
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1 lb baby potatoes (halved)
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1 bunch asparagus
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1 zucchini (sliced)
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1 red onion (wedges)
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1 cup cherry tomatoes
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1 bell pepper (sliced)
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
2️⃣ Roast Potatoes First (If Using)
Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast for 12–15 minutes before adding salmon (they take longer).
3️⃣ Make Garlic Herb Mixture
Mix olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, dill, thyme, salt, pepper, and paprika.
4️⃣ Assemble
Push veggies to the sides.
Place salmon in the center.
Brush generously with garlic herb mixture.
Add quicker-cooking veggies (asparagus, zucchini, tomatoes) around salmon.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake 10–14 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches 125–130°F for medium (or 140°F fully done).
Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for a lightly golden top.
🍽 Serve With
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Warm couscous or quinoa
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Lemon rice
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Garlic butter bread
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A crisp white wine
❓ Q & A
❓ How do I know salmon is done?
It flakes easily and turns opaque. Slight translucency in center = perfectly moist.
❓ Why is my salmon dry?
Overcooked. Start checking at 10 minutes.
❓ Can I use frozen salmon?
Yes — thaw fully and pat dry before baking.
❓ Skin on or off?
Either works. Bake skin-side down if using skin-on.
❓ Can I make it dairy-free?
It already is! Just skip any butter additions.