One-Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon

Ingredients

• 2 6 oz each salmon fillets
• 1 sliced lemon
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/3 cup, pitted and halved green olives
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes(optional)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Pat the salmon fillets dry, then rub them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Arrange lemon slices and olives (plus cherry tomatoes, if using) around and slightly under the salmon on the baking sheet. Drizzle everything with the remaining olive oil.

4. 4

   Roast for 12-15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 125-130°F.

5. 5

   Rest for 2 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of roasted lemon before serving.