Oven Seared Salmon with Fresh Snap Peas

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this easy and flavorful Oven Seared Salmon with Fresh Snap Peas. Perfectly seasoned salmon fillets are baked to tender, flaky perfection alongside vibrant snap peas, creating a deliciously wholesome one-pan meal. A zesty lemon-dill sauce, prepared with fresh lemon juice and fragrant dill, adds a bright, buttery finish that complements the natural richness of the salmon. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is ideal for busy nights or when you’re craving a restaurant-quality dish without the hassle. Serve it as-is or pair it with a side of wild rice or roasted potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal. Perfect for salmon lovers and fans of fresh, seasonal produce, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your dinner rotation.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 25 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

9 items

• 4 pieces (6-ounce each) salmon fillets, skin on
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 whole (zested and juiced) lemon
• 12 ounces snap peas, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the salmon fillets in a single layer.

2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down in the prepared dish.

3. Brush the salmon with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Sprinkle the lemon zest over the top and set the salmon aside.

4. In a medium bowl, toss the snap peas with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread the snap peas around the salmon in the baking dish.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The snap peas should be tender-crisp.

6. While the salmon and snap peas are baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped dill, creating a simple lemon-dill sauce.

7. Once the salmon is done, remove the baking dish from the oven. Drizzle the lemon-dill sauce over the salmon and snap peas.

8. Serve the salmon fillets immediately with the snap peas on the side. Garnish with additional fresh dill if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (293.4g)

Calories		480
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		32.0 g	41%
	Saturated Fat	8.2 g	41%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		115 mg	38%
Sodium		251 mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate		9.1 g	3%
	Dietary Fiber	2.9 g	10%
	Total Sugars	3.8 g
Protein		40.2 g	80%
Vitamin D		22.4 mcg	112%
Calcium		69 mg	5%
Iron		2.6 mg	15%
Potassium		869 mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1149 cal (59.3%%)

Protein: 645 cal (33.3%%)

Carbs: 143 cal (7.4%%)