Pan-Seared Salmon with Roasted Garlic and Herb Vegetables

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

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A simple Whole30-compliant dinner featuring tender salmon fillets paired with fragrant roasted garlic and a medley of herbs roasting alongside crisp vegetables. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 35 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 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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.

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
3 tbsp olive oil
6 whole cloves, unpeeled garlic cloves
2 medium, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds zucchini
1 large, cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper
2 tsp, chopped fresh rosemary
2 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp, freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp, fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 tbsp olive oil with 6 whole garlic cloves (unpeeled), 2 medium zucchini cut into 1/2-inch rounds, 1 large red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces, 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 3/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender and garlic is soft.
Step 2: While vegetables roast, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) with 3/4 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the edges are crispy and the skin releases easily.
Step 3: Flip salmon and cook for an additional 3 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat.
Step 4: Squeeze 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice over salmon and roasted vegetables, then toss vegetables gently to coat. Serve salmon atop the herb roasted vegetables with the softened roasted garlic cloves on the side for squeezing or spreading.