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    Home » Recipes » Every Day Dinners

    Italian Salmon

    Published: Jul 2, 2021 by Amanda · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    roasted salmon and tomatoes with fresh basil
    Roasted salmon and tomatoes on a sheet pan

    This easy and delicious Italian salmon is full of fresh flavors. Salmon filets are roasted in the oven with tomatoes and garlic and finished off with fresh basil. This recipe is done in less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an effortless holiday meal.

    salmon on a white plate with tomatoes and a fork sticking in it

    Our family loves salmon for dinner, especially the kids! Salmon has so many health benefits to it and we love to make it a regular part of our dinner rotation. Not only is the dish easy to put together, but it's light and fresh.

    We love making this during summer using our garden tomatoes and basil. This also makes a great dish for the feast of the seven fishes for Christmas eve!

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    • 🐟 Ingredient notes
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • ⭐ Top tip
    • 🥗 Suggested side dishes
    • ♨️ Alternative cooking methods
    • 🥘 More quick dinner recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🐟 Ingredient notes

    • Salmon - This can be either made with a large filet of salmon or pre-portioned salmon filets. If you are using a larger filet, cooking times may take a bit longer. I always try to get wild-caught salmon from the grocery store if available. It's typically leaner and can be a rich source of minerals and vitamins. Wild-caught salmon is not as easy to find and can be more expensive. If I am only able to find farm-raised salmon, I try to make sure it is at least sourced responsibly.
    • Tomatoes - Either grape or cherry tomatoes will work for this recipe. You can also use on the vine tomatoes and cut them up into smaller pieces so they roast easily.
    • Basil - I always like using fresh basil for this type of dish because it adds a bit of freshness along with flavor. If you are unable to get fresh, dried basil may be used. I recommend using 1 Tablespoon of dried basil and sprinkling it on the salmon prior to roasting it. This will allow the basil to have more time to release its flavor into the dish during cooking.

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    First lay salmon on a sheet pan and place the tomatoes around it.

    raw salmon filets on a sheet pan with halved tomatoes

    Next, drizzle the olive oil on the tomatoes and salmon and sprinkle them both with salt and pepper.

    seasoned salmon filets and halved tomatoes on a sheet pan

    Sprinkle the freshly minced garlic on the salmon and tomatoes.

    minced garlic on raw salmon filets and halved tomatoes

    Roast salmon and tomatoes in a 400˚ oven for 15-20 minutes for pre-portioned filets or 20-25 minutes if using one large filet.

    roasted salmon and tomatoes on a sheet pan

    Sprinkle salmon and tomatoes with fresh basil.

    fresh chopped basil on roasted salmon and tomatoes

    Serve salmon topped with roasted tomatoes on fresh spring mix or alongside your favorite side dish.

    salmon filets topped with roasted tomatoes on top of salad

    If you ever don't recognize a tool or skill that I mention, be sure to look it up in the Glossary of Cooking Terms and Definitions for more information.


    ⭐ Top tip

    Use a kitchen thermometer to check the internal temperature of the salmon to prevent over cooking. Salmon should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145˚.

    🥗 Suggested side dishes

    • Simple Summer Panzanella
    • Creamy Mushroom Risotto
    • Melon and Prosciutto Caprese Salad
    • Italian Seafood Salad
    • Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
    • Homemade Spinach Fettuccine
    • Baked Asparagus

    ♨️ Alternative cooking methods

    • Grill - This dish can be cooked on the grill. I recommend using grill mats to help make sure the fish doesn't stick to the grates or fall through. Cooking times will be closer to 10-15 minutes for pre-portioned filets and 15-20 minutes for one large filet.

    For a quick overview of this recipe, check out my web story for this italian roasted salmon recipe.

    🥘 More quick dinner recipes

    If you loved this recipe for Italian Salmon, check out these other tasty dinner recipes that can made in 30 minutes or less!

    • Shrimp and Scallop Scampi
    • Italian Sausage and Potatoes
    • Grilled Chicken Caprese with Pesto
    • Rotini Pasta with Italian Sausage

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    📖 Recipe

    salmon filets on spring salad topped with roasted tomatoes and basil

    Italian Salmon

    Amanda
    This easy and delicious Italian salmon is full of fresh flavors. Salmon filets are roasted in the oven with tomatoes and garlic and finished off with fresh basil. This recipe is done in less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an effortless holiday meal.
    4.85 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Course Main Dishes
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 241 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ pounds salmon left whole or cut into 6 pieces
    • 1 pint grape tomatoes cut in half
    • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
    • 10-12 large fresh basil leaves chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400˚ and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
    • Lay salmon filet or filet pieces on the prepared sheet pan and place halved tomatoes around the salmon.
    • Drizzle both the salmon and tomatoes with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
    • Sprinkle the minced garlic over the salmon and tomatoes and roast in the preheated oven until the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 145˚. For pre-portioned salmon filets, cooking time should be about 15-20 minutes and for one large salmon filet, the cooking time will be closer to 20-25 minutes.
    • Serve salmon topped with roasted tomatoes and chopped fresh basil over spring salad mix or alongside rice or pasta. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4ouncesCalories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 23gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 442mgPotassium: 755mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 747IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Dennis Littley

      December 08, 2021 at 9:53 am

      5 stars
      your salmon was OMG delicious, my family loved it!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        December 09, 2021 at 9:58 am

        Thanks Dennis, I'm glad you guys loved it. Thanks for trying the recipe!

        Reply
    2. Lilly

      December 05, 2021 at 10:34 pm

      5 stars
      This salmon is so delicious! I love the flavors!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        December 06, 2021 at 3:49 pm

        Thanks Lilly, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    3. Brianna

      December 03, 2021 at 9:55 pm

      5 stars
      Love all the flavor with this salmon and so easy to make!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        December 04, 2021 at 10:56 am

        Thank you Brianna, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. Emily Flint

      December 03, 2021 at 3:52 pm

      5 stars
      WE have so much salmon in our freezer so I'm so glad I found this recipe!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        December 04, 2021 at 10:57 am

        woohoo! let me know how it turned it out!

        Reply
    5. Pam Greer

      December 03, 2021 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        December 03, 2021 at 3:31 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    6. Angela

      December 03, 2021 at 1:25 pm

      5 stars
      This salmon recipe is quick to make and super tasty!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        December 03, 2021 at 2:19 pm

        Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    7. serena

      December 03, 2021 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect for an easy weeknight meal

      Reply
      • Amanda

        December 03, 2021 at 2:19 pm

        Definitely one of our favorites!

        Reply
    8. Laura

      December 03, 2021 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      This salmon was really great with the basil.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        December 03, 2021 at 2:20 pm

        I'm glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    9. Bernice

      December 03, 2021 at 11:42 am

      5 stars
      OH wow, this is a STUNNING salmon dish. I'm was so tired of my go-to recipe, I'm glad I gave yours a try. It's a keeper!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        December 03, 2021 at 2:20 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply

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