Lemon-Thyme Roasted Salmon with Summer Vegetable Medley

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-10 · Updated 2026-07-10

Oven-roasted salmon fillets infused with fresh lemon and thyme, served alongside a medley of zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and asparagus for a light, healthy dinner. This Mediterranean seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets, skin on
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 12 asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves.
2. Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets skin side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush each fillet generously with half of the lemon-thyme mixture and scatter 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves evenly over the fillets.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, toss 1 medium sliced zucchini, 12 pieces of trimmed asparagus, and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes with remaining lemon-thyme mixture, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Arrange vegetables around the salmon on the baking sheet. Roast everything together for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are tender.
5. Step 5: Serve salmon fillets with the roasted vegetable medley spooned alongside for a fresh and vibrant meal.