A white baking dish filled with two salmon fillets topped with melted cheese, surrounded by asparagus, red and yellow bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, olives, and capers.
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Mediterranean Salmon and Veggie Bake (Low Carb)

A low carb summer dinner recipe featuring baked salmon with melted cheese, asparagus, olives, and colorful vegetables.

Prep Time20 min
Cook Time25 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

  • 2 (6 oz) salmon fillets
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the vegetables evenly in a white baking dish.
  4. Place salmon fillets on top of the vegetables.
  5. Top each fillet with shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh dill, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
  6. Arrange asparagus spears, Kalamata olives, and capers over the salmon and vegetables.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and cheese is golden and bubbly.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.