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Easy One-Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon Recipe with Burst Cherry Tomatoes for Perfect Dinner

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A simple, quick, and flavorful one-pan salmon dish featuring lemon, garlic, and burst cherry tomatoes, perfect for a healthy and fuss-free dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes (about 300 g), halved
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the salmon fillets and pat dry with paper towels. Halve the cherry tomatoes, mince the garlic, chop the parsley, and zest and juice the lemon separately.
  2. Lightly salt and pepper both sides of the salmon fillets. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking (about 2 minutes).
  4. Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan. Press gently with a spatula for even contact. Cook without moving for 6-8 minutes until skin is crispy and salmon is about two-thirds cooked.
  5. Flip the salmon gently. Add remaining olive oil, minced garlic, and cherry tomatoes around the fish. Stir tomatoes and garlic gently to coat in oil. Cook for 4-5 minutes until tomatoes soften and start to burst, watching garlic to avoid burning.
  6. Sprinkle lemon zest over salmon and tomatoes, then drizzle with lemon juice. Stir tomatoes once more to distribute flavors.
  7. Remove pan from heat. Sprinkle fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes over everything. Let salmon rest in the pan for 2 minutes.
  8. Carefully lift salmon fillets onto plates, spooning burst cherry tomatoes and garlic sauce over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Dry salmon before seasoning to achieve a crispy skin. Cook garlic gently to avoid burning. If salmon fillets are thicker than 1 inch, add 1-2 minutes cooking time per side. Use fresh lemon zest and juice for best flavor. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently.

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