I’ve never been a huge “fish” person.  I like it, but I certainly don’t care for any kinds of fishy fish.  Some people say they don’t like salmon for that very reason.  But I don’t view salmon as a fishy fish at all.  To me, it’s rather different than other swimming creature varieties. Salmon has always been my favorite fish.  The flavor and heartiness of it all is what appeals to me. This Lemon Oregano Salmon with Roasted Tomatoes is all about combining fresh flavors.

How to make Lemon Oregano Salmon with Roasted Tomatoes:

First you need to get your salmon marinating.  Rinse off your salmon to get any fishy smell off, then pat it dry and place it in a greased pan.

The marinade is super simple- oil, lemon juice, oregano, dijon, garlic, salt and pepper.

Pour the marinade over the top and let the salmon soak it all in while you prepare the tomatoes.

I wish I could say that I have vines of tomatoes growing out of control in my yard- so many that I have to beg neighbors to take them.  Unfortunately, that’s not the case.  It appears that I don’t have much of a green thumb.  Either that, or it’s just tough to make a garden grown in our icky desert-like soil.  I like to think it’s the soil.  Find the most flavorful little tomatoes you can for this recipe- at the Farmer’s Market… or the little Campari tomatoes are good.

Drizzle the tomato slices with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Roasted at 400 degrees, it should take 10 to 15 minutes to get them where you want them (depending on the thickness of your slicing).

When they’re done they’ll look like this… dark red, barely burnt edges, and slightly crispy and sweet.  SO GOOD that they just might not make it into your salmon dish. I am OBSESSED with these roasted tomatoes. Obsessed, I tell you!

Serve each salmon filet with a generous portion of roasted tomatoes.  Be sure to grab a bit of roasted tomato with each bite of salmon.  The combination is truly delightful! Enjoy!

Here are a few more salmon recipes you might enjoy:

Grilled Salmon with Dill Pickle Butter  Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce  Salmon Chowder Baked Salmon with Creamy Coconut- Ginger Sauce  Salmon Pasta Salmon Teriyaki  Baked Salmon Taquitos Salmon Sliders with Tangy Avocado Sauce