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Easy One-Pan Garlic Butter Salmon with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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A quick and easy one-pan recipe featuring buttery, juicy salmon fillets roasted alongside sweet cherry tomatoes in a flavorful garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
  • 1 pint (about 300 g) cherry tomatoes
  • 4 tablespoons (about 55 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 1 medium lemon, zest and juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine softened butter with minced garlic, lemon zest, chopped parsley, a pinch of salt, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Mix until well blended.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.
  4. Place an oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Once shimmering, add salmon fillets skin side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes without moving to get a golden crust.
  5. Carefully flip the salmon over and spread half of the prepared garlic butter on top of each fillet.
  6. Scatter the cherry tomatoes around the salmon in the skillet. Toss them gently with the remaining garlic butter to coat.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 8-10 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork and tomatoes are blistered and juicy.
  8. Remove from oven. Spoon any remaining buttery juices over the salmon and tomatoes. Garnish with extra parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

If salmon fillets are thick, add 2 extra minutes of roasting time; for thinner fillets, check at 7 minutes to avoid overcooking. Use room temperature salmon for even cooking. Pat salmon dry before searing to get a crispy skin. Butter can be swapped with coconut oil or vegan butter for dairy-free version. Variations include adding shallots, smoked paprika, or fresh herbs like dill or tarragon.

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