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    Home » Recipes » Every Day Dinners

    Italian Salmon Recipe

    Published: Jul 2, 2021 · Modified: Jun 29, 2023 by Amanda · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    roasted salmon filets with garlic, tomatoes and basil on a sheet pan.

    This Italian salmon recipe is full of fresh, delicious flavors. Salmon fillets are roasted in the oven with tomatoes, and garlic and finished off with fresh basil. This easy recipe is done in 30 minutes in a few simple steps, for the perfect weeknight meal!

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

    This post was originally published in July 2021 and has been updated for content.

    Our family loves cooking seafood for dinner, especially salmon. Salmon has so many health benefits and it's a regular part of our dinner meal plans. 

    Not only is the dish easy to put together, but it's light, fresh, and perfect for busy weeknights or when you are entertaining dinner guests. Just like my shrimp fra diavolo!

    Serve this Italian salmon recipe with tortellini alla panna, an Italian bread salad, and black cherry ice cream for dessert.

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    • 🐟 Ingredient notes
    • 📋 Substitutions and variations
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • ⭐ Expert tips
    • ♨️ Alternative cooking methods
    • ⏲️ Make ahead and storage instructions
    • 🐟 More seafood recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🐟 Ingredient notes

    • Salmon - Frozen or fresh salmon will both work for this Italian salmon recipe. Frozen salmon will need to be fully defrosted beforehand. You can purchase a whole salmon fillet or individual fillets. Cooking times will be longer for a whole fillet and will also depend on the thickness of your salmon fillet. Wild salmon is leaner and can be a rich source of minerals and vitamins, so that is always my preference. It isn't as easily found at the grocery store and can be more expensive. Farm-raised salmon that is responsibly sourced is my second choice. 
    • Tomatoes - Either grape or cherry tomatoes will work. You can also use on-the-vine tomatoes and cut them up into smaller pieces so they roast evenly. 
    • Basil - Fresh basil leaves work best as a finishing herb to this seafood dish. If you are unable to get fresh, 1 Tablespoon of dried basil of Italian seasoning may be used. Sprinkle the dried herbs on the salmon before roasting so they have time to release their flavor.

    📋 Substitutions and variations

    • Spicy - Sprinkle a pinch or two of crushed red pepper flakes on the salmon to spice things up a bit. 
    • Salad - Serve the salmon and tomatoes on spring greens or fresh spinach as a salad.
    • Veggies - Add artichoke hearts, green beans, or broccolini to the sheet pan for extra veggies.

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    First place salmon filets skin side down on a sheet pan or baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Place the tomatoes around the fish and then drizzle everything with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

    salmon filets on sheet pan with tomatoes and then drizzled with olive oil, salt and pepper.

    Sprinkle salmon and tomatoes with the minced garlic cloves and then roast in a 400˚ oven. Cooking times will be about 15-20 minutes for pre-portioned filets or 20-25 minutes for a larger fillet. 

    minced fresh garlic on tomatoes and salmon and then roasted filets with tomatoes.

    Sprinkle the roasted salmon and tomatoes with fresh basil and then serve as a main course or over fresh greens as a salad. 

    fresh basil on roasted salmon and tomatoes on a sheet pan and then on salad.

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    ⭐ Expert tips

    • Don't overcrowd the sheet pan and lay the filets and tomatoes in an even layer so they roast evenly.
    • Use a kitchen thermometer to check the internal temperature of the salmon to prevent overcooking. Salmon should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145˚ and should flake when a fork is stuck into it.

    ♨️ Alternative cooking methods

    • Stovetop - Sear salmon filets in a cast iron skillet or nonstick skillet in olive oil with the tomatoes and garlic. Cooking times should be about 5-7 minutes on each side for smaller filets or 8-10 minutes for a large fillet. If you don't have a large enough skillet to hold the tomatoes and salmon, then separate skillets can be used for each. 
    • 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. Tomatoes can also be roasted in a cast iron skillet.

    ⏲️ Make ahead and storage instructions

    This Italian salmon recipe can be prepped earlier in the day on a sheet pan and wrapped in plastic and stored in the refrigerator. 

    Pull the sheet pan out of the refrigerator while the oven preheats and then follow the cooking directions as noted above. Cooking times may be slightly longer. 

    Leftovers of this Italian salmon will keep for 3-5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven until just heated through. 

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

    🐟 More seafood recipes

    If you loved this Italian salmon recipe, check out these other tasty seafood recipes that I know you will love too!

    • Panko Salmon
    • Mussels Marinara with Linguine
    • Shrimp and Scallop Scampi
    • Italian Seafood Salad

    Don't Forget! If you make this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and give it a rating. I love to hear from each and every one of you! Tag me on Facebook and Instagram as well! It makes my day to see all of your photos of the food you have made.


    📖 Recipe

    salmon filets on spring salad topped with roasted tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil.

    Italian Salmon Recipe

    Amanda
    This Italian salmon recipe is full of fresh, delicious flavors. Salmon fillets are roasted in the oven with tomatoes, and garlic and finished off with fresh basil. This easy recipe is done in 30 minutes in a few simple steps, for the perfect weeknight meal!
    4.86 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Dishes
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 241 kcal

    Ingredients
      

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

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400˚ and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
    • Place salmon fillets 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.
    • Roast in the preheated oven until the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 145˚. For pre-portioned salmon filets, the cooking time should be 15-20 minutes and for a whole fillet, 20-25 minutes.
    • Sprinkled chopped fresh basil over the salmon and tomatoes and serve on it's own or over greens as a salad.

    Notes

      • Don't overcrowd the sheet pan and lay the filets and tomatoes in an even layer so they roast evenly.
      • Use a kitchen thermometer to check the internal temperature of the salmon to prevent overcooking. 

    Substitutions and Variations

      • Salmon - Frozen or fresh salmon will both work, but froen will need to be fully defrosted beforehand. 
      • Tomatoes - Either grape or cherry tomatoes or on-the-vine tomatoes can be cut up into smaller pieces. 
      • Basil - Fresh basil leaves work best as a finishing herb. 1 Tablespoon of dried basil of Italian seasoning may be used. Sprinkle the dried herbs on the salmon before roasting instead of after.
      • Spicy - Sprinkle a pinch or two of crushed red pepper flakes. 
      • Veggies - Add artichoke hearts, green beans, or broccolini to the sheet pan.
     

    Alternative Cooking Methods

    • Stovetop - Sear salmon filets in a cast iron skillet or nonstick skillet in olive oil with the tomatoes and garlic. Cooking times should be about 5-7 minutes on each side for smaller filets or 8-10 minutes for a large fillet. If you don't have a large enough skillet to hold the tomatoes and salmon, then separate skillets can be used for each. 
    • 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. Tomatoes can also be roasted in a cast iron skillet.
     

    Make Ahead and Storage Instructions

    Prep the recipe earlier in the day on a sheet pan and wrap it in plastic and store it in the refrigerator.  Pull it out while the oven preheats and follow the cooking directions as noted above. Cooking times may be slightly longer. 
    Leftovers of this Italian salmon will keep for 3-5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven until just heated through. 

    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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    1. Dennis Littley

      December 08, 2021 at 9:53 am

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

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      • 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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