Tuscan Salmon Recipe
Experience a taste of Italy with this Tuscan Salmon recipe, where fresh herbs and vibrant ingredients create a dish that’s both simple and impressive. Juicy salmon fillets are paired with roasted cherry tomatoes, aromatic basil, and fragrant garlic, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Your guests will be amazed by the flavors, and you’ll love how easy it is to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil. Toss to coat.
- Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet skin-side down. Squeeze lemon juice over each fillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the tomato mixture around the salmon, placing some on top of the fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and tomatoes are blistered.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving garnished with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, try adding lemon zest or capers. Swap salmon for trout or add seasonal vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.