Description
This Sheet Pan Baked Feta Salmon and Veggies recipe is a delicious and easy one-pan meal combining tender salmon filets with a medley of seasoned, roasted vegetables and tangy feta cheese. Perfectly baked in the oven, this dish offers a flavorful and healthy dinner option that comes together quickly with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons salt (plus more or less to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (plus more or less to taste)
- 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon rosemary
Vegetables and Cheese
- 16 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper
- 1/2 medium green bell pepper
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1/2 medium red or yellow onion
- 4 ounces feta crumbles
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
Protein and Additional Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon filets (skin removed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Lemon slices (for topping)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the vegetables and salmon evenly.
- Prepare Seasonings: In a small bowl, whisk together salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, and rosemary. Set aside half for later use with the salmon.
- Chop Vegetables: Dice cherry tomatoes, red and green bell peppers, zucchini, and red or yellow onion into small, bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Combine Veggies and Feta: In a baking dish, mix the chopped vegetables, feta crumbles, minced garlic, half the seasoning mixture, and olive oil. Toss everything together until well coated.
- Initial Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften and release their flavors.
- Create Nests for Salmon: Remove the baking dish from the oven. Using a spoon, make small ‘nests’ in the vegetable mixture to hold the salmon filets.
- Layer Salmon and Season: Lay the salmon filets into the nests created. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning mixture evenly over the salmon pieces and drizzle with a little olive oil. Top each filet with lemon slices for a bright, fresh flavor.
- Bake to Finish: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit and is cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the finished dish and serve warm for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Notes
- For more even cooking, ensure all vegetables are chopped to similar sizes.
- Skinless salmon filets are recommended for easier serving and eating.
- Adjust the amount of salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Use a meat thermometer to check salmon doneness for optimal results.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed within 2 days.
- Feel free to swap feta cheese for goat cheese or omit for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: sheet pan salmon, baked feta salmon, roasted vegetables, healthy salmon recipe, easy dinner, Mediterranean salmon, one pan meal
