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Easy One-Pan Crispy Mediterranean Salmon Recipe with Vegetables for Perfect Healthy Dinners

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A quick and easy one-pan recipe featuring crispy skin salmon and roasted Mediterranean vegetables, perfect for healthy and satisfying weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 skin-on salmon fillets, about 6 ounces (170g) each, preferably wild-caught
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, sliced thinly
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley and oregano mix, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
  • Optional: crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss zucchini slices, bell pepper strips, cherry tomatoes, and red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and press gently with a spatula for about 30 seconds to prevent curling. Cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until skin is golden brown and crisp.
  5. Remove salmon from pan and set aside. Add prepared vegetables to the same pan, spreading evenly. Roast in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove pan from oven, nestle salmon fillets skin-side up among vegetables. Return to oven and roast for another 6-8 minutes until salmon is cooked through (internal temp about 125°F/52°C) and vegetables are tender and caramelized.
  7. Remove from oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything, and sprinkle chopped parsley and oregano on top. Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

For crispiest skin, dry salmon thoroughly before cooking and avoid flipping after initial sear. If vegetables cook faster than salmon, loosely cover salmon with foil during last minutes. Avoid overcrowding pan to ensure crispness and caramelization. Add lemon zest and juice at the end to preserve brightness. Leftovers keep well for 2 days; reheat in low oven to maintain crisp skin.

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Keywords: salmon, Mediterranean, one-pan, healthy dinner, roasted vegetables, crispy skin, quick recipe, easy dinner

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