Easy
Dairy-Free
1h·4 servings
Chicken Stew with Rice
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Oven-Baked Salmon with Potatoes
Time:45 min
Difficulty:Easy
Servings:4 servings
Dairy-FreeThis one-pan dinner is elegant enough for guests yet simple enough for a weeknight. The salmon becomes buttery and tender while roasting alongside crispy potatoes, all infused with lemon and thyme. One tray, minimal cleanup, maximum satisfaction.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss potatoes with oil, salt, and thyme on a baking tray.
- 2
Roast potatoes 20 minutes until beginning to crisp.
- 3
Push potatoes aside, place salmon in centre. Top with garlic and lemon.
- 4
Roast 15–18 minutes more until salmon flakes easily.
- 5
Serve from the tray.
💡 Tips for Success
- →Save leftover potatoes for Friday shakshuka.
- →Don't skip the lemon — it's essential to the flavour.
- →Check salmon for doneness by gently pressing the flesh — it should flake.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- →Overcooking salmon — pull it at the first sign of flaking.
- →Not seasoning the potatoes — they need generous salt.
- →Using salmon that's too thick — it cooks unevenly.
🔄 Substitutions
- →Salmon → trout, mackerel, or white fish
- →Potatoes → sweet potatoes or root vegetables
- →Thyme → rosemary or dill
