This baked salmon and grape tomatoes recipe is proof that simple ingredients can deliver big flavor. Everything cooks together in one dish, letting the silky salmon flesh stay tender and flaky while the grape tomatoes burst into a rich, garlicky sauce infused with Mediterranean herbs and gentle heat. Finished with fresh lemon zest and dill, it’s an easy, no-stress dinner that feels fresh and elegant—perfect for busy weeknights, yet good enough to serve if you want something a little more special when you have company. Enjoy!
Ingredients list for the baked salmon and tomatoes
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skinless
- 3 cups grape tomatoes
- 4 clove garlic, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika or chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and cracked pepper, or to taste
- Zest of one lemon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
Key ingredients and flavor profiles for the baked salmon and grape tomatoes
This dish definitely has a Mediterranean flavor profile, and while salmon is not what you would expect for such a combo, it works very well here.
- Salmon fillet – Tender, flaky main protein with a rich, buttery flavor. Check our guide on how to bake salmon in the oven for more info and cooking tips.
- Grape tomatoes – We love baking grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes, by the way – they’re interchangeable) because the juices will concentrate and thicken a little bit before bursting into the baking dish. Regular chopped tomatoes tend to get runny and won’t develop that sweetness buildup during baking.
- Garlic – Brings aromatic, savory depth to the roasted tomatoes and salmon. Keep the whole cloves without slicing if you like that garlicky flavor under your teeth.
- Italian seasoning – Adds a Mediterranean note. You can substitute with herbes de Provence.
- Paprika, chili powder, red chili pepper flakes – Provides gentle heat and smoky warmth.
- Lemon zest – Brightens the dish with fresh citrus aroma.
- Fresh dill – Finishes with a clean, slightly grassy freshness that pairs beautifully with salmon.
How to make the baked salmon and tomatoes
This salmon recipe is pretty straightforward. Using just one baking dish allows the juices and flavors to meld together.
- Prep & season – Preheat the oven, pat the salmon dry, and toss the cherry tomatoes with garlic, olive oil, and seasonings in an oven-safe dish.
- Bake – Nestle the salmon fillet among the tomatoes, season generously, and bake until the salmon flakes easily and the tomatoes are blistered.
- Finish & serve – Sprinkle with lemon zest and dill, gently mix, and serve hot over rice or pasta.
Check the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200ºC). Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels.
2. In an oven-safe dish, place the cherry tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, red chili pepper flakes. Pour the olive oil on top, and toss until well combined.
3. Place the salmon fillet in the middle of the baking dish, surrounded by the cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle with the remaining Italian seasoning, dill, salt, pepper, paprika, olive oil, and crushed red pepper flakes.
4. Bake salmon and cherry tomatoes in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the tomatoes blister and the salmon is cooked through and easily flakes with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your salmon fillet.
5. Sprinkle with lemon zest, dill, and mix everything together. Serve teh baked salmon and grape tomatoes immediately over rice or pasta. Enjoy! ❤️
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This easy baked salmon with grape tomatoes is a simple one-pan dinner packed with bright flavors—fresh, cozy, and on the table in no time!
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skinless
- 3 cups grape tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika or chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and cracked pepper, or to taste
- Zest of one lemon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200ºC). Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels.
- In an oven-safe dish, place the cherry tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, red chili pepper flakes. Pour the olive oil on top, and toss until well combined.
- Place the salmon fillet in the middle of the baking dish, surrounded by the cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle with the remaining Italian seasoning, dill, salt, pepper, paprika, olive oil, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Bake salmon and cherry tomatoes in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the tomatoes blister and the salmon is cooked through and easily flakes with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your salmon fillet.
- Sprinkle with lemon zest, dill, and mix everything together. Serve teh baked salmon and grape tomatoes immediately over rice or pasta. Enjoy! ❤️
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