Baked Salmon with Peas & Lemon

Salmon roasted over minted peas and leeks. A whole plate of protein and green, no starch in sight.

30 min4 servingsItalian
Baked Salmon with Peas & Lemon — Italian recipe, finished and plated

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Ingredients

  • 600 g Salmon fillet
  • 300 g Frozen peas
  • 2 Leek
  • 1 Lemon
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Mint (optional)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (optional)

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 200C (400F). Slice the leeks and mince the garlic.
  2. Soften the leeks and garlic in the oil until silky, then stir in the peas and a splash of water.
  3. Tip the peas into a baking dish, sit the salmon on top, season with salt, and squeeze over half the lemon.
  4. Roast until the salmon is just cooked through, 12 minutes.
  5. Scatter the mint over and serve with the rest of the lemon.

About Baked Salmon with Peas & Lemon

Baked Salmon with Peas & Lemon is an Italian lunch or dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes and serves 4.

Baked Salmon with Peas & Lemon: frequently asked questions

Is Baked Salmon with Peas & Lemon gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Baked Salmon with Peas & Lemon has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

How long does Baked Salmon with Peas & Lemon take to make?

About 30 minutes start to finish, but only around 13 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Baked Salmon with Peas & Lemon?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out mint, garlic — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Baked Salmon with Peas & Lemon make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.