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Fresh Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Salmon Recipe with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes

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A quick and easy sheet pan recipe featuring tender salmon fillets roasted with fresh lemon, herbs, and blistered cherry tomatoes for a fresh, flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 300 g), whole
  • 1 large lemon, thinly sliced for roasting
  • Juice from half a lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped parsley, dill, thyme, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well to combine.
  3. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place skin-side down on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.
  4. Brush the herb mixture generously over the salmon fillets.
  5. Lay thin lemon slices around and on top of the salmon.
  6. In a bowl, toss cherry tomatoes with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly around the salmon on the sheet pan.
  7. Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily and tomatoes are blistered and slightly charred.
  8. Start checking doneness at 12 minutes to avoid overcooking; salmon should reach 125°F (52°C) for medium doneness.
  9. Serve immediately, drizzling any pan juices over the salmon and tomatoes.
  10. Optional: Broil for an additional 1-2 minutes for crispier salmon skin, watching carefully to prevent burning.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before applying herb mixture to ensure a nice crust. Do not overcrowd the pan to allow tomatoes to blister properly. Start checking salmon doneness early to avoid overcooking. Broil briefly at the end for crispier skin if desired. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheat best in a moderate oven.

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Keywords: salmon, sheet pan, lemon herb, blistered cherry tomatoes, easy dinner, healthy, quick recipe, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo

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