Mediterranean Baked Salmon with Artichokes and Zucchini
Tender salmon fillet baked alongside sweet cherry tomatoes, tender artichoke hearts, and zucchini, topped with kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese. A fast, low-carb sheet-pan dish bursting with bright Mediterranean flavors.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Karen + Lila
Karen created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchmen…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Slice the zucchini into half-inch (1
Slice the zucchini into half-inch (1.25cm) rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes and artichoke hearts.
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Place the zucchini rounds
Place the zucchini rounds, cherry tomatoes, and artichoke hearts on one side of the prepared baking sheet.
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Mince the garlic clove and whisk it…
Mince the garlic clove and whisk it with the extra virgin olive oil and dried oregano in a small bowl.
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Drizzle half of the garlic-herb oil mixture…
Drizzle half of the garlic-herb oil mixture over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
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Nestled the salmon fillet on the open…
Nestled the salmon fillet on the open side of the baking sheet and brush the remaining garlic-herb oil over the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Bake in the center rack of the…
Bake in the center rack of the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Look for: the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C)
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven…
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and scatter sliced kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese over the warm vegetables and salmon before serving.
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