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Mediterranean Salmon

Mediterranean Salmon


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Mediterranean Salmon is a vibrant and healthy dish that can be prepared in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. This recipe features flaky salmon fillets topped with a fresh medley of summer produce, including cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber, and feta cheese, all seasoned with aromatic herbs like oregano and basil. The combination of bright lemon juice and robust olive oil enhances the natural flavors of the salmon, creating an impressive dish that’s as delightful to the palate as it is to the eye. Whether served on its own or alongside grains and salads, this Mediterranean-inspired meal is sure to impress your family and friends.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 5-6 ounce salmon fillets
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil + more for skillet
  • Juice of one lemon
  • Kosher salt
  • Cracked black pepper
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • ⅔ cup green California ripe olives (pitted and halved)
  • ½ English cucumber (diced)
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Cracked black pepper
  • Olive oil
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Season salmon fillets with oregano, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper in a medium bowl.
  2. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Cook salmon skin side down for 5 minutes; flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes until flaky.
  3. While the salmon cooks, combine cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber, parsley, basil, feta cheese, olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Serve the salmon on a platter topped with the Mediterranean mixture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg