Mediterranean Diet Salted Salmon
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Salted Salmon recipe, a perfect centerpiece for your healthy eating journey. This dish shines with its simple yet bold combination of ingredients — tender salmon fillets seasoned with coarse sea salt to enhance natural flavors, complemented by zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and fresh dill. Roasted alongside juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red onion, and tangy capers, this Mediterranean Diet favorite is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Easy to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep and a quick oven bake, the result is a succulent, flaky salmon dish bursting with refreshing, herbaceous notes. Serve it warm with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and lemon wedges for a light, nourishing meal that celebrates wholesome ingredients. Perfect for weekday dinners or elegant entertaining, this recipe is your go-to for Mediterranean-inspired joy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Coarse sea salt
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Capers
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the salmon fillets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
3. Season each fillet generously with 1/2 tablespoon of coarse sea salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb.
4. Rinse the salt off the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
5. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each fillet.
6. Zest the lemon and evenly distribute the zest over the salmon. Slice the lemon in half and squeeze juice from one half over the fillets.
7. Mince the garlic cloves and mix with finely chopped dill and black pepper. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the salmon.
8. Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Scatter them around the salmon on the baking tray.
9. Sprinkle the capers over the salmon and vegetables.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
11. Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh dill and extra lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.8 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 12461 mg | 542% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.2 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 108.2 g | 216% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 641 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
