One-Pan Greek Lemon Garlic Salmon with Roasted Vegetables
Tender salmon fillets roasted with garlic, lemon, and herbs alongside a medley of colorful Mediterranean vegetables. This greek-inspired seafood (mediterranean) ready in about 28 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, medium zucchini, sliced, medium red bell pepper, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, toss 1 sliced medium zucchini, 1 chopped medium red bell pepper, and 1 cup cherry tomatoes with 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down among the vegetables.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spoon this lemon-garlic mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Step 4: Roast everything for 15-18 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are tender.
- Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the salmon and vegetables before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pan Greek Lemon Garlic Salmon with Roasted Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 28 minutes (10 min prep + 18 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 One-Pan Greek Lemon Garlic Salmon with Roasted Vegetables?
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 One-Pan Greek Lemon Garlic Salmon with Roasted Vegetables?
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 One-Pan Greek Lemon Garlic Salmon with Roasted Vegetables 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 One-Pan Greek Lemon Garlic Salmon with Roasted Vegetables?
Greek 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.
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