The best ever oven baked salmon is here! Flaky and moist salmon with olives and capers on a bed of vegetables is an outstanding choice for your weeknight dinner.

 

As you know, seafood is a big part of Mediterranean lifestyle and we have so many tasty fish and seafood recipes for you try. From easy recipes such as baked salmon fillet with lemon to salmon patties and grilled halibut with spicy mango salsa, you can find all kinds of delicious seafood recipes here. This salmon baked with olives and capers is a new favorite that you will love, too!

This post is sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. All opinions are mine.

About this recipe

Salmon is one of my absolute favorite proteins to work with because it’s so tasty, flaky and easy to cook. This whole salmon recipe takes less than 30 minutes to come together and is packed with amazing flavors thanks to fresh onion, tomato, capers, sliced olives and oregano. It’s one of our favorite holiday main dishes to enjoy.

These ingredients complement each other to deliver a fantastic flavor to each and every bite of this flaky moist baked salmon.

Why baking salmon works

Baking salmon is probably my favorite way to cook salmon for a few reasons:

• Baking salmon in the oven is straight-forward and pretty simple and is usually done in a one sheet pan.
• You need just a few ingredients and less than 30 minutes to prepare this baked salmon.
• Baking salmon requires minimal preparation and very little hands-on time.
• Oven baked Alaska salmon is always cooked perfectly and is flaky and tender.

If you are looking for more baked salmon recipes, make sure check out our honey baked salmon in foil and pesto salmon recipe that’s made with only 4 ingredients. 

Ingredients

To make oven baked Alaska salmon with capers and olives you need the following ingredients:

• Salmon: I always get Alaska salmon because it’s easily adaptable to different palates and budgets, allowing you to have a restaurant quality meal at home. What I love most about Alaska salmon is that it comes out perfectly no matter how you cook it – whether pan seared, broiled or baked, you will always end up with a perfect meal.
• Lemon: I never skip lemon when it comes to baked salmon recipes. The kick and flavor coming from lemon enhances the rich flavor of Alaska salmon.
• Capers: For a delicious addition of flavor, a few capers will take your baked Alaska salmon to a whole new level!
• Olives: I used a combination of green and Kalamata olives that were pitted. The strong flavor of olives pairs perfectly with the Alaska salmon.
• Red onions and tomatoes: These make a great side for baked Alaska salmon. You can also add other vegetables such as potatoes or asparagus.
• Spices: Olives and capers give amazing flavor to this oven baked Alaska salmon sheet pan dinner so I usually go simple and use some salt, pepper and oregano.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F and coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Pat dry Alaska salmon and place it skin side down on the baking sheet.

Slice the onions and place them around the Alaska salmon with cherry tomatoes. Drizzle a little bit of olive oil on the vegetables and Alaska salmon and top with salt, pepper and oregano. Place lemon slices on the salmon. Add capers and sliced olives to the salmon and vegetables.

Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes until the Alaska salmon is flaky and cooked.

Frequently asked questions

Serving suggestions

This easy baked salmon with vegetables is a complete meal on its own and we love serving it with a side salad such as Mediterranean couscous salad or cucumber tomato avocado salad. If looking for starchier sides, try instant pot brown rice or oven roasted Greek potatoes. You can also turn it into a tasty Mediterranean style salmon rice bowl, which is perfect for meal prep!

Notes and tips

• It’s important not to over bake salmon as the fish will get dry and chewy. Ideal oven baked Alaska salmon is moist and flaky.
• For this recipe, we used a side of Alaska salmon and sliced it after cooking. If you prefer fillets, you can simply make oven baked salmon fillet by following the same instructions in the recipe.
• Herbs work perfectly in this recipe. For more flavor add some parsley and dill to the salmon once it’s baked.
• Since this salmon recipe comes together in only 30 minutes and is packed with amazing flavors, it’s a great option for busy weeknight dinners. As the Alaska salmon is baking, make a quick salad and you’ll have a full meal.
• If you would like to cook frozen salmon, simply thaw it in the fridge overnight and then proceed with this recipe. Do not thaw salmon in the microwave.

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