Baked Italian Herb-Rubbed Salmon with Garlic and Cherry Tomatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

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Tender salmon fillets baked with a fragrant blend of Italian herbs, garlic, and juicy cherry tomatoes for a flavorful and healthy meal. This Italian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 pint, halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil leaves
for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Brush the olive oil and herb mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
Step 4: Scatter 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes around the fillets on the baking sheet.
Step 5: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and tomatoes are softened and blistered.
Step 6: Remove from oven and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil over the top.
Step 7: Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing.