Baked Herb-Rubbed Salmon with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Oven-baked salmon fillets rubbed with fresh herbs and garlic, served alongside sweet roasted cherry tomatoes for a simple, elegant seafood dinner. This mediterranean-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, divided olive oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp divided olive oil
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 for serving lemon wedges
- 1 1/2 tsp divided salt
- 1 tsp divided black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to make a herb rub.
- Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and place on a lined baking sheet. Rub each fillet evenly with the herb mixture. Toss 2 cups cherry tomatoes with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then scatter around salmon on the baking sheet.
- Step 3: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and tomatoes are softened and slightly blistered.
- Step 4: Serve salmon and roasted tomatoes with 4 lemon wedges for squeezing over just before eating.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Baked Herb-Rubbed Salmon with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Baked Herb-Rubbed Salmon with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Herb-Rubbed Salmon with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Baked Herb-Rubbed Salmon with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Baked Herb-Rubbed Salmon with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes?
Mediterranean seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
