This vibrant salmon one-pan bake comes together so quickly, you could be halfway through a new Bridgerton season 4 episode or a 30-minute home workout and still serve a delicious plate of food. With 36g of protein per serving, this functional meal supports muscle recovery and keeps you satiated. By roasting grape tomatoes with earthy coriander and cumin, you create a sophisticated flavour profile that belies the minimal prep required.
The Omega-3 Advantage
Salmon is the undisputed heavyweight of functional foods. It is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), which are essential for cardiovascular health and managing systemic inflammation. Because of these cardioprotective benefits, the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa recommends eating fatty fish at least twice a week to maintain a healthy heart.
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Sheet-Pan Salmon And Tomatoes Recipe
Sheet Pan Salmon and Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 4 cups grape tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tsp coriander seeds, crushed
- ½ tsp cumin seeds, crushed
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 450 g skinless salmon fillet cut into 3cm pieces
- 2 scallions thinly sliced, divided
- 2 cups baby kale
- Greek yogurt and crumbled feta for serving
- 4 small pieces flatbread, naan or pita warmed
Instructions
- Heat oven to 200°C. On rimmed baking sheet, toss tomatoes, oil, coriander, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Roast 12 minutes.
- Season salmon with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and nestle among tomatoes. Reduce oven temperature to 180°C and continue roasting until tomatoes have begun to break down and are juicy, and salmon is opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes more.
- Scatter half of scallions then kale over salmon and tomatoes; let sit 2 minutes.
- Spread yogurt on flatbreads, top with salmon and vegetables, then sprinkle with feta and remaining scallion, if desired.
NUTRITION: About 595 cal, 21 g fat (4.5 g sat), 63 mg chol, 1 100 mg sodium, 68.5 g carb, 4 g fibre, 5 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 36 g protein
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This article by Kate Merker was originally published on Women’s Health US.
