Mediterranean Sheet Pan Salmon looks impressive but is so easy. This heart healthy meal is full of omega 3s, and topped with Mediterranean inspired ingredients. This is a 30 minute meal you’ll come back to again and again. And because it cooks on one pan, it’s a super easy clean up, too!
Do you love easy sheet pan recipes?
I do too! I’ve made Sheet Pan Peppers and Brats, Sheet Pan Chicken Puttanesca, Sheet Pan Salmon Primavera, and even a breakfast Sheet Pan Frittata.
I have less and less patience at the end of the day for complicated cooking. But I love interesting food and I look forward to dinner all day long, so I try to come up with easy meals that still have some panache. This one pan salmon recipe is quick and easy but still manages to be soooooo pretty.
Reader Rave ~
“Tried this on a whim. Used kale for the bedding. Not disappointed! I didnt even get it off the pan. What a great dish.” ~ Janey
This gorgeous salmon filet would be mouthwatering all on its own, but the Mediterranean inspired toppings add even more flavor and make the whole thing very satisfying and company worthy.
What to serve with sheet pan salmon
This salmon recipe is pretty complete on its own, but here are a few ideas:
- couscous, either hot, or cold
- tabbouleh (a cracked wheat salad)
- coconut rice
- a Greek salad
- an avocado salad
- a green veggie like green beans, Brussels sprouts, or broccoli
How much salmon to allow per person
- Allow 1/4- 1/3 pound of fish per person. It will depend on what else you are serving along with it.
- My filet is 2 1/2 pounds, and it feeds about 6 people.
Where to buy large fillets of salmon
- I bought mine at Costco, which is a great place to find large cuts and whole fish.
- Don’t be afraid to ask the guy or gal behind the fish counter at your local supermarket for a large filet like this, they’re usually happy to help, and it’s no more expensive by the pound than buying fish already portioned.
- Be sure to tuck the narrow tail end under before putting it in the oven so the fish will cook evenly.
- If you don’t have access to a large piece of fish like this, you can use smaller fillets, just line them up on the pan and give them the same treatment. The cooking time will probably be shorter.
A simple sheet pan dinner like this makes eating fish at least twice a week a pleasure. I love fish, I love the tender texture, and the ease of preparation. It cooks in a flash, so you don’t have to think way ahead. Fish is so good for us and can help prevent so many diseases (the research just keeps getting stronger) that you can’t afford to pass it up entirely. If you’re on the fence about fish, I recommend salmon, it’s mild and delicious.
Pick some up on your way home from work and you can have this on the table in no time. Your kids can even help you ‘decorate’ dinner!
All sheet pans are NOT alike! I love USA pans, they’re study so I never have to replace them and the thick walled aluminized steel cooks evenly.
Reader Rave ~
“This is delish!!! So healthy, so flavorful, so quick to make and cook. What’s not to love? Plates up beautifully. I used a bed of spiralized steamed zucchini seasoned with herb and sun dried tomato olive oil as a base. This is a yum-a-lish-ous dish. Thanks for sharing Sue!!” ~Karen
Mediterranean Sheet Pan Salmon
Ingredients
- a large whole salmon filet mine is about 2 1/2 pounds
- 2 small lemons thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pitted assorted olives
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- a few marinated sweet or hot peppers I like to get them from the olive bar at my supermarket so I don't have to buy a whole jar.
- 2 tsp capers
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced, rings separated
- 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
- 2 Tbsp salted butter cut in small chunks (optional)
- fresh herbs such as oregano rosemary, thyme, and/or sage
Instructions
- preheat oven to 425F
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper and lay out your fish. Tuck the thin tail end under to make a thicker layer so the fish will cook evenly.
- Arrange the lemon slices on and around the fish, along with the olives, tomatoes, peppers, capers, and onions. Drizzle olive oil over all, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dot with chunks of butter, if using.
- Bake for about 20-30 minutes, or until the fish is done through and flakes easily with a fork. The exact cooking time will depend on the size and thickness of your fish, and if your fish is especially thick, or heavier, it will take longer.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Make this Mediterranean sheet pan salmon your own ~
- Make it with halibut, tilapia, trout, swordfish, tuna steaks, or even shrimp.
- Make it in parchment ~ wrap the whole thing up in parchment paper and pop it in the oven.
- Make it with fennel ~ fennel is another great Mediterranean ingredient, lay the fish on a bed of very thinly sliced fennel, and use the fronds as a garnish.
43 Comments
Michael
February 1, 2020 at 3:36 amColours, textures and tastes divine! Brilliantly simple and elegant meal to cook! Unfortunately my dear Bride doesn’t like fish so I had to spoil myself… tough job! Just loved the flavours and was very pleasantly surprised and impressed that the roasting of olives didn’t overpower the subtle salmon flavour! The lemon, butter, spices, olives & salmon melded into a dynamic dish that was very pleasing to the eye and taste buds! Gotta do this one again for all of our fish loving mates!
Sue
February 1, 2020 at 7:33 amYou’ve made me hungry Michael 🙂
Nikki Moranville
January 22, 2020 at 12:09 pmMade this for dinner last night. Not only was it delicious, but it was beautiful as well. This is going on my “dinner party on the fly” roster! Thank you again for a fabulous feast!
Sue
January 22, 2020 at 12:19 pmI need to start a ‘dinner party on the fly’ section of the blog, thanks Nikki 🙂
Nikki Moranville
January 23, 2020 at 7:56 amThat would be fabulous!!
Finn Judkins
January 11, 2020 at 4:02 amThe View From Great Island is hands down the best cooking blog anywhere, I have served many friends and family delicious dishes from this very website.
Mary Ann
July 26, 2019 at 1:29 pmLove and use your posts often. Wondering if this would work cold or at room temperature?
Thanks.
Sue
July 26, 2019 at 2:49 pmSure. Just be aware that the roasted tomatoes etc might not look as ‘fresh’. You could make the salmon and then add the toppings before serving.
Mary Jean
April 21, 2019 at 4:48 pmMade this today for our Easter Brunch. It turned out beautifully and everybody loved it! Thanks so much Sue, for the fresh, lovely, colorful, Springtime recipe. It was a breeze to make too. Not sure how to post a picture of it.
Sue
April 21, 2019 at 5:50 pmThanks Mary Jean, I wish I had a way for commenters to leave photos, I’m working on that…I think this dish is so perfect for Easter, I’m glad it was a success 🙂
Diane Harris
April 5, 2019 at 4:10 pmLoved it! Beautiful, easy to make and tastes great. This is a dish I would serve guests. Paired it with Israeli couscous sprinkled with a little feta cheese.
Brittney
April 2, 2019 at 7:15 amI made this Sheet Pan Salmon last night, not only was it fun to make, it was healthy and DELICIOUS! I have never made fish before but my fiance and I just started adopting more of a Mediterranean diet and are trying to incorporate more fish into our meals. I loved adding all the topping– it was truly like decorating dinner. We paired it with a simple lemon parmesan asparagus side and it was perfect! Will absolutely make again!
Sue
April 2, 2019 at 7:44 amWhat a wonderful comment Brittney ~ I’m honored to be a part of your discovery of fish!
Janey
March 28, 2019 at 5:05 pmTried this on a whim. Used kale for the bedding. Not disappointed! I didnt even get it off the pan. What a great dish.
Karen
January 7, 2019 at 2:39 pmThis is delish!!! So healthy, so flavorful, so quick to make and cook. What’s not to love? Plates up beautifully. I used a bed of spiralized steamed zucchini seasoned with herb and sun dried tomato olive oil as a base. This is a yum-a-lish-ous dish. Thanks for sharing Sue!!
Chris
October 24, 2018 at 12:38 amI obviously need to buy some different parchment paper sheets, before trying this gorgeous looking recipe. The parchment that I have would probably burst into flames at 450, but I see that Amazon has sheets that are okay at the higher temperatures.
Josie
October 22, 2018 at 11:47 amHave made this twice in the last 2 weeks. So easy, so beautiful, so healthy and so delicious. Really, this will be my go-to for dinner guests. I added a bunch of garlic cloves and some roasted red pepper. I served with whole wheat Israeli cous cous mixed with homemade basil-mint-kale pesto (no cheese).
Sue
October 22, 2018 at 12:25 pmThanks for taking the time to come back and let me know Josie ~ it sounds like you’re eating well lately! I love this dish for company, and your pesto sounds amazing.
Dedi
July 26, 2018 at 7:40 amI just made this last night for my uncle, who isn’t a very adventurous eater and he LOVED it. I added a few artichoke hearts and tossed the roasted vegs with some whole wheat orzo and everyone just devoured it. Thank you for sharing this -it is going into my regular rotation.
Sue
July 26, 2018 at 7:56 amIt’s especially gratifying to hear that one of my recipes helped someone ease out of their comfort zone, well done!
Marlene
July 13, 2018 at 11:50 amI made this last night for company. What a great success! I had never cooked salmon before and now I can’t wait to try your other recipes. Thanks!
Kimberly
June 22, 2018 at 10:10 pmYou are an angel Sue! I <3 your receipts ! and its so easy to follow! What a relationship saving blog this is!!!!!!! ;p hihi
Berni
June 14, 2018 at 11:18 amI forgot to take a picture of mine too, I could have posted it on FB with the link to the recipe! Sorry Sue, I will get better at this. I did post the peanut butter cake with the your site listed a couple of weeks ago, but I’m so bad about remembering to do stuff like that!
Berni
June 14, 2018 at 7:10 amI made this last night, it was amazing, my family loved it! I used sundried tomatoes, because I love tomatoes but I get bad reflux sometimes so I have to watch it. I forgot the capers though, (geech) so will have to make it again soon!!! It turned out beautiful though!
Sue
June 14, 2018 at 8:00 amThanks Berni, I’ve got another salmon recipe coming up on the blog tomorrow, so keep an eye out!
Darlene
June 2, 2018 at 10:29 pmMade this tonight for dinner since I just bought a fresh piece of wild salmon! Not only was it delicious, it was beautiful too! Wish I could send a pic!
Thanks so much Sue for another spectacular recipe!
Eileen Kelly
June 2, 2018 at 9:42 amAbsolutely love the flavors and I am a huge fan of salmon, delicious!
Libby
June 2, 2018 at 6:09 amBeautiful recipe! I make whole salmon filets for parties frequently, but want to try this version! Are you using skin-on salmon? That’s what I do, and I lift it off the skin when transferring to a serving platter. For this, are you serving directly from the sheet pan? Thanks!
Sue
June 2, 2018 at 7:06 amI do use the skin on salmon, Libby, mostly just because it seems to come that way. I peel it away as I slice the fish. I photographed this on the sheet pan but I would transfer to a platter, unless it was just family.
Susan McKenna
June 2, 2018 at 5:35 amO.K! Another super dish! I have been following you for a long while. I think you’re adorable, creative and a great cook. I just read your bio and was shocked you have children in college. You look so young!
Questions!
1. Have you left New Hampshire behind? 2. What is your last name? 3. And most importantly, *When will your cookbook come out??? You really should consider having one published. I’d like one autographed copy, so put me on your pre-order list! ?
Thank you for sharing all your wonderful, eye-catching, mouth-watering recipes.
Susan
Sue
June 2, 2018 at 7:08 amWhat a nice comment to wake up to 🙂 We’re now in Los Angeles but I literally dream of the day when I can get back to New England, it’s in my blood 🙂 And as for a cookbook, it’s kinda sorta in the works, let’s just say I’m getting there! Thanks for being so supportive Susan, it means a lot, <3
alexandra
June 2, 2018 at 2:13 amThis is so very good, and all it needs and can think of is an outside table, a pergola, a summer dress, a couple of friends, and refreshing strawberries with lemon as a dessert! Paradise! Thank you for this dinner, Sue!
Sue
June 2, 2018 at 7:09 amHaha, you paint the perfect picture, Alexandra ~ I’ll meet you there!
Chris Scheuer
June 1, 2018 at 2:33 pmWhat a fabulous summer (or any time of the year) meal. It’s beautiful and sounds super delicious!
Healthy World Cuisine
June 1, 2018 at 2:10 pmWild salmon is our favorite and these gorgeous Mediterranean flavors bring this dish to the next level. We thought we might be grilling tonight but Mother Nature does not seem to be cooperating- can’t wait to try this quick and easy recipe (indoors). Wishing you a super weekend Sue!
Sue
June 2, 2018 at 7:28 amI love this kind of recipe for getting that outdoor vibe right in the kitchen!
Tricia @ Saving Room for Dessert
June 1, 2018 at 10:45 amIdeal meal for me and my family and even for company! Love these flavors and salmon is always welcome on our table. So beautiful too Sue – another winner! Pinning and sharing
Berni
June 1, 2018 at 9:18 amOooo, I’m excited to try this out tonight!
Mike from Chili Pepper Madness
June 1, 2018 at 8:22 amSalmon is definitely one of my favorites. This looks outstanding. Off to grab some salmon!
Samantha @ FerraroKitchen
June 1, 2018 at 8:21 amThese are my favorite flavors and yes, I need simple cooking! This would be so impressive as a dinner centerpiece!
Sue
June 1, 2018 at 8:27 amWouldn’t this be great served on a giant plank in the middle of a farmhouse table, where everyone could just reach in and serve themselves?
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June 1, 2018 at 7:07 amMy favourite fish and all those gorgeous colours and flavours…a perfectly yummy meal, Sue.
Sue
June 1, 2018 at 7:36 amI love all fish Angie, but there really is something magical about salmon!