Easy One-Pan Salmon With Orange and Thyme
This dish combines the succulent taste of salmon with the zesty brightness of orange and the earthy aroma of thyme, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Oven-safe Skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 fillets Salmon Fillets Each weighing around 6 ounces.
- 2 medium Oranges For zest and juice.
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme Leaves stripped from the stems.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin.
- 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste.
Optional Vegetables
- 2 cups Chopped Seasonal Vegetables Such as asparagus, bell peppers, or zucchini.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes.
- Zest one orange and juice both oranges, removing seeds.
- Flip the salmon fillets carefully and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and fresh thyme to the skillet around the salmon.
- Pour the orange juice over the salmon fillets.
- Scatter optional vegetables around the salmon in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
- Sprinkle reserved orange zest over the salmon and serve with roasted vegetables.
Notes
For variations, consider adding different vegetables or using different herbs.