27/02/2026
π Recipe of the Week: Zesty Lemon Garlic Salmon Tray Bake π
Fresh. Flavour-packed. Fuss-free. This healthy salmon tray bake is infused with bold lemon and garlic, grilled to perfection in just 11 minutes, and paired with parmesan asparagus and blistered cherry tomatoes. One tray. No mess. Big flavour.
π Ingredients
Salmon:
4 x 180g salmon fillets (skin on or off)
Lemon Garlic Marinade:
1 tsp lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
Β½ tsp salt
ΒΌ tsp black pepper
Vegetables (optional but recommended):
3 bunches asparagus, trimmed
200g cherry tomatoes
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
ΒΌ tsp salt
ΒΌ tsp black pepper
For Serving:
Olive oil spray
Finely grated parmesan
Lemon wedges
Fresh parsley, chopped
Crusty bread or toast
π©βπ³ Instructions
1οΈβ£ Prepare the Marinade
Mix lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slather generously over the top and sides of the salmon. If time allows, marinate for 1 hour (optional but recommended).
2οΈβ£ Preheat Oven
Preheat oven grill/broiler to 280Β°C (or as high as it goes). Position oven rack about 20cm from the heat source.
3οΈβ£ Prepare the Tray
Toss asparagus and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a large baking tray and make space for the salmon. Place salmon fillets on the tray, leaving a little space between each. Lightly spray salmon with olive oil.
4οΈβ£ Cook
Grill/broil for 11 minutes or until salmon flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 50Β°C.
5οΈβ£ Serve
Transfer to plates. Grate parmesan over the vegetables, squeeze fresh lemon over the salmon, and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with crusty bread and enjoy!
Simple. Nutritious. Delicious. ππ
