Mediterranean Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Mediterranean Salmon recipe, a vibrant and wholesome dish bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors. Perfectly baked salmon fillets are surrounded by a colorful medley of juicy cherry tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, and sweet red onions, all tossed in a fragrant blend of extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley, and oregano. A hint of zesty lemon adds brightness, while baking locks in the salmon’s tender, flaky texture. Ready in just 35 minutes, this healthy and easy-to-make dish is ideal for busy nights yet elegant enough for entertaining. Serve it alongside a crusty loaf of bread or over a bed of quinoa for a delicious meal that will transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cups kalamata olives
- 1 medium red onion
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
- 1 large lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, and thinly sliced red onion.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and add them to the tomato-olive mixture.
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the mixture, then sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, chopped parsley, and oregano. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
Zest half the lemon and add the zest to the mixture. Slice the lemon into thin rounds and set aside.
Spoon the tomato-olive mixture evenly around and over the salmon fillets.
Place a lemon slice on top of each salmon fillet for additional flavor.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the tomatoes are soft and juicy.
Remove from the oven and allow the dish to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired and serve warm. Enjoy your Mediterranean Salmon!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1741 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.1 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.9 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 4218 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 110.4 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1149 mg | 24% | |
*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.
