Za'atar Crusted Salmon
Estimated $8.22 recipe · $4.11 per serving (US / USD)
Salmon roasted under a za'atar crust with lemony roasted courgette.
The recipe
Za'atar Crusted Salmon
Salmon roasted under a za'atar crust with lemony roasted courgette.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp za'atar
- 1 courgette, sliced
- 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Estimated recipe cost
$8.22 for 2 servings · $4.11 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 2 salmon filletsPlanning assumption · $9.00 / 454 g · Assumes 150 g per item | $5.95 |
| 2 tbsp za'atarPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 7.5g | $0.50 |
| 1 courgette, slicedPlanning assumption · $1.50 / 454 g · Assumes 200 g per item/portion | $0.66 |
| 1 lemonPlanning assumption · $0.60 / 1 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.60 |
| 2 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.14 |
| 2 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.37 |
| Estimated total | $8.22 |
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Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Heat oven to 200°C. Toss courgette with oil, garlic and salt on a tray.
- Rub salmon with oil and press za'atar over the top.
- Add salmon to the tray and roast everything 14–16 min until salmon flakes.
- Squeeze over lemon and serve.
Recipe notes
Za'atar burns easily — keep it on top of the fish, not the bare tray.
Estimated nutrition per serving
500 kcal · 37g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.