Simple Roasted Salmon

This is a guest post from Christin of Blue Crab Martini

Garden fresh veggies are at their peak right now, and this Simple Roasted Salmon is the perfect way to celebrate the flavors of the season without too much effort. Sweet corn, tangy tomatoes, and fresh basil all combined with oven roasted salmon- it’s perfection on a fork!

This time of year, when the weather is still warm but back-to-school activities have filled our schedule, I have little desire to spend my afternoons working over a hot stove. Instead, our family enjoys meals that are fresh, simple, and full of produce straight from the garden. This Simple Roasted Salmon is one of our favorites because not only is it incredibly delicious and healthy, but it comes together in under 20 minutes. That’s a win-win for busy families like ours! All you need are a handful of ingredients, most of which you can find at your local farmer’s market, or if you’re lucky, from your very own garden.

First, the salmon is rubbed with a light coating of olive oil and roasted in the oven until light and flaky. Then it’s topped with a relish of sweet corn, tomatoes, basil, and feta cheese (the feta is optional, but I think it adds a nice salty element to the dish). The cool crisp veggies pair perfectly with the warm and tender salmon. For a fun twist, you can add other tasty bits to the relish like fresh garlic, a squeeze of lemon juice, or a finely diced red onion. Of course, you can always get creative and use whatever you have on hand from your garden!

Although summer won’t last forever and soon it will be pumpkin everything, I plan on savoring every last kernel of sweet corn and every sun-ripened tomato. I hope your family will do the same and give this delicious recipe a try very soon!

Here is what you need:

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425*. Combine the cherry tomatoes, corn, basil, and feta cheese (optional) into a medium sized mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil (about ¼ cup) and stir to combine.

Step 2: Place the seasoned salmon fillets, skin side down, onto a foil-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil to keep them moist while they roast.

Step 3: Depending on the size and thickness of your salmon fillet, they should bake anywhere from 10-15 minutes (generally about 5-6 minutes per ½” of thickness). You will know that they are done when they are light and flaky (you can use a fork to test).

Step 4: To serve, spoon the corn and tomato mixture onto the roasted salmon fillet. This dish is tasty when served over rice, couscous, or a bed of fresh arugula. Enjoy!

Christin Wade is the creator and writer behind the food blog Blue Crab Martini, where she shares easy, fresh, and wholesome recipes. She lives in Annapolis, Maryland with her husband, two young boys ages 6 and 3, and the family dogs Cole and Rabbit. When she’s not baking, blogging, or being a mom you can find her on her paddleboard exploring the Chesapeake Bay.