Smoky Paprika Salmon with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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Flaky salmon fillets with a smoky spice crust served atop a bed of roasted cherry tomatoes. This Mediterranean-inspired sheet-pan recipe (high-protein), ready in about 24 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, cherry tomatoes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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: 14 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat salmon dry. Toss cherry tomatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: Mix smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic (minced), and 1 tsp olive oil. Rub over salmon fillets.
  3. Step 3: Place salmon on top of tomatoes. Roast for 12-14 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Step 4: While salmon cooks, mince remaining garlic and fresh dill. Squeeze lemon over tomatoes. Add maple syrup and mix with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle lemon-maple sauce over roasted tomatoes and salmon. Garnish with extra dill.

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