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This single serving broiled salmon is ready in 15 minutes, with a crisp exterior and tender inside. Paired with seasoned zucchini and fresh lemon, it’s an easy, flavorful sheet pan meal.
Pair your broiled salmon with any of our single serving sides like white rice, buttered noodles, or a simple green salad with homemade vinaigrette. For a heartier meal, add a slice of buttery cornbread.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick & Easy: Ready in under 15 minutes, perfect for a fast meal.
- Perfectly Portioned: Made for one, so no leftovers or extra prep.
- Low-Carb & Satisfying: A simple, wholesome meal without extra carbs.
- Minimal Cleanup: Everything cooks on one sheet pan.
- Great Flavor: Light seasoning enhances the natural taste of the salmon.
This broiled salmon recipe is one I turn to again and again. It’s simple, but the combination of lightly crisped salmon and tender, seasoned zucchini is just so satisfying. With just a handful of ingredients, you get a beautifully cooked piece of fish with a bright pop of lemon that brings everything together. Whether you need a quick meal after a long day or just want something fresh and flavorful without a lot of fuss, this recipe delivers.
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Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this easy broiled salmon recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder.
- Salmon: A tender, flavorful fish that broils beautifully, developing a lightly crisp exterior while staying moist inside. It pairs well with a variety of seasonings. If you have an extra fillet, use it in a Salmon Rice Bowl.
- Olive Oil: Helps the salmon and zucchini brown slightly under the broiler while keeping them moist.
- Lemon Juice: Brightens the dish with a touch of acidity.
- Salt: Enhances the natural flavors of the salmon and zucchini.
- Pepper: Adds a subtle warmth.
- Zucchini (diced): Cooks quickly under the broiler, softening while soaking up the flavors of the oil and lemon juice. Use leftover zucchini in Mini Vegetable Lasagna, Chocolate Zucchini Bread, or Pasta Primavera.
Recipe Variations
Customize your salmon with these simple flavor options:
- Spicy Salmon: Sprinkle with chili flakes or cayenne before broiling for extra heat.
- Teriyaki Glazed Salmon: Brush with teriyaki sauce for a sweet and savory glaze.
- Lemon Herb Salmon: Top with lemon slices and fresh herbs like dill or parsley for a bright, fresh flavor.
How To Broil Salmon
These step-by-step instructions and photos will guide you through broiling salmon in a toaster oven or a conventional oven.
See the recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.
- Prepare the Tray and Zucchini: Line a toaster oven tray with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Wash and dry the zucchini, trim the ends, and cut it into small dice for even cooking.
- Season the Salmon: Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Gently rub the seasoning into the fish.
Pro Tip: Pat the salmon dry before adding oil and seasoning for crispier skin.
- Coat the Other Side: Flip the salmon to lightly coat the bottom with the oil mixture.
- Season the Zucchini: In a bowl, toss the diced zucchini with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread it on the tray next to the salmon.
Pro Tip: Don’t overcrowd the tray—giving space ensures even cooking.
- Broil the Salmon and Zucchini: Place the tray in the toaster oven and broil for 7-10 minutes. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
Pro Tip: The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork. Use an instant read thermometer for accuracy:
- FDA recommended: 145°F
- Preferred: 120°F (wild salmon) or 125°F (farmed salmon)
- I cook mine to: 135°F
Cook time may vary based on the thickness of your salmon fillet.
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Expert Tips
- Read the Recipe First: Review the full recipe, including Ingredient Notes and process photos, to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Vegetable Substitutions: Swap zucchini with yellow squash, broccoli, or cauliflower without changing the cooking method.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but thaw it completely and pat it dry before seasoning and broiling for the best texture.
Try yellow squash, broccoli, asparagus, or cauliflower—just make sure they are cut into similar-sized pieces for even cooking.
Let the salmon cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven at 300°F.
Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder or you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:
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Broiled Salmon For One
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 (4 ounce) salmon fillet
- 1 tablespoon olive oil -divided
- ½ teaspoon salt -divided
- ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper divided
- lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the Toaster Oven: Set it to broil.
- Prepare the Zucchini: Line the toaster oven tray with aluminum foil. Wash, dry, and trim the zucchini. Cut it in half lengthwise, then slice into ½-inch strips and dice into small pieces for even cooking. Place in a bowl and set aside.
- Season the Salmon: Pat the salmon dry and place it on the tray. Drizzle with ½ tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with half the salt and pepper. Gently rub the seasonings into the fish.
- Coat the Other Side: Flip the salmon to lightly coat the bottom with oil.
- Season the Zucchini: Add the remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper to the zucchini. Toss to coat, then spread it on the tray next to the salmon.
- Broil: Place the tray in the toaster oven and broil for 7-10 minutes. Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the salmon and zucchini before serving.Pro Tip: The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork. Use an instant-read thermometer for accuracy:FDA recommended: 145°FPreferred: 120°F (wild salmon) or 125°F (farmed salmon)I cook mine to: 135°F
Notes
- Read the Recipe First: Review the full recipe, including Ingredient Notes and process photos, to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Vegetable Substitutions: Swap zucchini with yellow squash, broccoli, or cauliflower without changing the cooking method.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
What if you don’t own a toaster oven?
You can broil the salmon in a conventional oven for 8-10 minutes.
Made this in the Air Fryer. Turned out perfect.
I’m so glad the recipe worked for you. Thank you.
Hi Joanie,
Just found your blog and I love it! I’m an English language teacher – just finished my first year teaching in Korea and I’m realizing that I want a simpler, location-independent lifestyle. I expect to spend between 3 months and 2 years in each place, doing a combination of classroom teaching, one to one teaching and online teaching. That means lightening-up in a couple of different ways! One: I need to eat healthier. Two: I need to cook my own food some of the time, but I need to do that with minimal kitchen equipment. (I plan to carry a basic “kitchen kit” – vegetable peeler, cheese shredder/zester, a set of cutlery, a pepper grinder, bottle opener/corkscrew, measuring cups and spoons, a good large mug, and one or two good knifes) and pick up a few basic larger tools (pasta pot and toaster oven) at each place I settle. But if I’m going to carry a “kitchen kit” (however minimalist) and still travel light, that doesn’t really leave room for cookbooks! So I did a search for good recipes for one online and found your blog, and I think it’s a keeper!
btw if you have suggestions for folks like me who want to cook healthy while traveling, I would love that and I think lots of other people (including people your son’s age) would too!!
Thanks so much for your great work!!
Allison
Hi Allison,
Thank you so much for your email. How exciting it must be to live and teach in another country! I love to travel and have said many times that I would love the opportunity to live overseas.
I love your approach to cooking and and meal planning and I’m so glad you found our site. I hope you are able to find many new recipes here that will be easy to make with easily accessible ingredients.
Best,
Joanie