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Slow baked salmon with cherry tomatoes on a platter

Slow Baked Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes

A comforting dish featuring flaky salmon baked slowly with sweet cherry tomatoes and garlic, perfect for any evening meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 pieces salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless, your choice)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (any color works!)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided; 1 tablespoon for greasing the dish
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar optional for a tangy twist
  • Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Lemon wedges, for serving
Optional substitutions
  • trout or sea bass substitutes for salmon
  • red onion or shallots substitutes for garlic
  • tofu or chickpeas vegan protein option

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (162°C).
  2. Prepare a baking dish by drizzling it with a tablespoon of olive oil.
  3. Nestle the salmon fillets in the prepared dish, skin-side down if using skin-on.
  4. Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes and minced garlic around the fish.
  5. Drizzle the remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salmon and tomatoes.
  6. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Bake in the oven for about 25-30 minutes.
  2. You’ll know it’s done when the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the tomatoes are soft but not mushy.
  3. Garnish with fresh herbs right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 34gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to add sliced olives or spinach for variations. A sprinkle of lemon zest before serving adds freshness.

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