Roasted Salmon with Okra
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 40 minutes from start to table. Salmon is packed with heart healthy omega 3 fatty acids, and when you roast it alongside fresh okra, garlic, and cherry tomatoes, you get a colorful, nutritious meal that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. The beauty of this recipe is how simple it really is: everything roasts on one sheet pan with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of paprika. No fussy techniques, no complicated steps, just honest food that makes your kitchen smell amazing.
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Ingredients
- 4salmon fillets(6 oz each, skin-on)
- 1 poundfresh okra(stems trimmed, halved lengthwise)
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoonlemon zest
- 1 teaspoonpaprika(smoked)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 4fresh thyme sprigs
- ½ mediumred onion(thinly sliced)
- 237 mlcherry tomatoes(halved)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Tip: Parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup effortless.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the glaze.
Tip: Prepare your glaze while the oven preheats to save time.
- 3
Toss the okra halves on the baking sheet with half of the glaze and spread them in a single layer. Roast for 10 minutes to begin softening.
Tip: Starting okra early ensures it cooks evenly with the salmon.
- 4
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and push the okra to the sides, creating space for the salmon fillets in the center.
Tip: Leaving room for salmon prevents overcrowding and ensures even cooking.
- 5
Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared space and brush the remaining glaze over the top. Scatter red onion slices and cherry tomatoes around the salmon.
Tip: Skin-side down helps protect the delicate flesh and creates a crispy exterior.
- 6
Top each salmon fillet with a fresh thyme sprig. Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Tip: Salmon is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- 7
Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving directly from the baking sheet or plating individually.
Tip: Resting allows the residual heat to finish cooking the salmon gently.
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