Ingredients:
- 4 (6-ounce/170g) salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons/30ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 teaspoon/5ml dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon/2.5ml dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup/140g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup/70g Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons/30ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup/30g fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and minced garlic. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the vegetable mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil, season with oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets on top of the vegetables. Arrange lemon slices over the salmon.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are tender-crisp. Check for an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) in the thickest part of the salmon.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.