Mediterranean Salmon Tray

Name: Mediterranean Salmon Tray
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: mediterranean
Ingredients: 600 g salmon fillet (skin-on, 4 fillets of about 150g each); 250 g cherry tomato (halved); 1 pcs bell pepper (medium, any color, sliced into strips); 1 pcs red onion (medium, thinly sliced); 0.5 cup kalamata olive (pitted); 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 pcs garlic (cloves, minced); 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper (freshly ground); 1 pcs lemon (half sliced into rounds, half for juicing); 60 g feta cheese (crumbled); 2 tbsp parsley (fresh, chopped, for garnish)

RATING

4.5/5(98)

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Juicy salmon fillets roasted on a single sheet pan with cherry tomatoes, olives, and bell peppers, finished with creamy feta and fresh herbs. This Greek-inspired traybake is effortlessly elegant—perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels special.

PREP

10m

COOK

20m

SERVES

1 PIECE

503 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 8 STEPS

prep
Preheat oven and prepare the sheet pan.
1.Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2.Line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper if using.
prep
Season the vegetables.
1.Spread cherry tomatoes, bell pepper strips, red onion slices, and olives on the sheet pan.
2.Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half the minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3.Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
TIPKeep vegetables in a single layer so they roast rather than steam.
bake · ~10 min
Roast the vegetables first.
Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and roast for 10 minutes.
prep
Season the salmon fillets.
1.Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.
2.Rub the fillets with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and minced garlic.
3.Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
TIPPatting the salmon dry helps the skin crisp up in the oven.
assemble
Add salmon to the sheet pan.
1.Remove the sheet pan from the oven after the vegetables have roasted for 10 minutes.
2.Push vegetables slightly to the sides and place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the center.
3.Arrange lemon slices over and around the salmon.
bake · ~12 min
Bake the salmon tray until perfectly cooked.
Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
TIPSalmon is done at an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F). Check early to avoid overcooking.
garnish
Finish with feta, parsley, and fresh lemon juice.
1.Remove the tray from the oven.
2.Squeeze the juice from the reserved half lemon over everything.
3.Scatter crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley on top.
TIPThe residual heat will warm the feta just enough without melting it.
serve
Serve straight from the tray.
Bring the sheet pan to the table and serve each person a salmon fillet with a generous scoop of the roasted vegetables and olives.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels before seasoning to ensure the skin crisps up during roasting.
2
Arrange vegetables in a single, even layer on the sheet pan so they roast, not steam.
3
For the most tender salmon, pull it from the oven when it reaches 63°C (145°F) internally and flakes easily.
4
Let the vegetables roast alone for 10 minutes before adding the salmon so they get a head start on caramelizing.
5
Use a fish spatula to lift the salmon off the pan — the skin may stick, but the spatula slides underneath cleanly.
6
Crumble the feta over the hot tray just before serving; the residual heat softens it without melting it into a puddle.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

dairy free

Dairy-free

Omit the feta cheese and use a sprinkle of nutritional yeast or dairy-free feta alternative for a tangy finish. The rest of the dish is naturally dairy-free.

low carb / keto

Low-carb / keto

Swap the bell pepper for extra zucchini or asparagus to lower the net carbs, and increase the olive oil for healthy fats.

high protein twist

High-protein twist

Replace salmon with thick chicken breasts (adjust cook time to 18-22 minutes) or firm tofu steaks for a different protein that still pairs beautifully with the Mediterranean flavors.

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