Herb Baked Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes

Looking for a healthy dinner option? This mouthwatering Herb Baked Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes  is made with real, healthy ingredients and makes the perfect recipe for when you’re short on time or running out of ideas! Plus it comes together in just 30 minutes. Salmon is baked to a perfection, tender and flaky, thanks to all the juices from cherry tomatoes!

Salmon is such a versatile fish. It’s tender, quick to cook and you can either bake, saute or grill. You can do just about anything with it and it always is so tasty. I eat this fish at least once a week because of its flavor as well as nutritional benefits!

Rich in heart-healthy omega-3s, salmon is an amazing protein source that’s also low in saturated fat. What’s important is to make sure that the salmon you buy is wild-caught, not farmed. Beside health benefits, wild-caught is much deeper and more intense flavor too!

This herb roasted salmon is so easy to make. Seriously. You will start by layering baking dish with cherry tomatoes. Then add salmon fillets, season wit salt, pepper and top off with herb mixture. Pour a little dry wine over cherry tomatoes – that will make the salmon perfectly moist and tender!

INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS HERB BAKED SALMON:

wild-caught salmon fillets

ghee butter

garlic

herbs such as basil, thyme, rosemary

dry white wine

cherry tomatoes

Baking the fish in a mixture of cherry tomatoes and wine keeps it moist as it bakes and flavorful. Since salmon fillets come in different sized and shapes, baking time will vary. You want to bake it until it’s soft, flaky and slightly pink on the inside.  The thickest part of the salmon should read 135-145 degrees F.  Depending on your preference!

If you like salmon, check out some of my other recipes! My favorites are paleo lemon rosemary salmon with cauliflower fried rice, blackened salmon with coconut lime quinoa and avocado tomato salsa and creamy asparagus and salmon pasta. So yummy!

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Herb Baked Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes

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Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 4.1/5

( 8 voted )

Ingredients

1 - 1 1/2 pound wild-caught salmon, cut in 2-4 pieces

3 tbsp ghee butter, melted

1 tbsp garlic, minced

1/4 cup herbs such as basil, thyme, rosemary, chopped

1 tsp pink salt

black pepper

3 cups cherry tomatoes

1 tsp avocado oil

3-4 tbsp dry white wine

thyme or rosemary sprigs, basil leaves  (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 F.
2. Place cherry tomatoes in a baking dish (depending on a size of the baking dish you may wanna divide it in between two). Season with salt and pepper and toss in with oil and dry white wine.
3. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, herbs.
4. Place the salmon fillets in the center of the pan, pushing the tomatoes to the sides. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Top with the herb butter mixture on top and on the sides. Add a few extra thyme sprigs and basil leaves (optional)
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-18 minutes depending on thickness of the fillets. Mine took 13 minutes. Check the salmon after 12 minutes. It should be tender, flaky and slightly pink on the inside!
7. Serve over rice, pasta or with a side of salad.