Description
Mediterranean Salmon is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of summer to your dinner table. In just 15 minutes, you can prepare this healthy meal featuring flaky salmon fillets topped with a colorful medley of fresh ingredients. The combination of zesty lemon, fragrant herbs, and juicy vegetables not only makes it visually appealing but also ensures every bite is bursting with flavor. Whether you’re hosting an elegant dinner party or need a quick weeknight meal, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe promises to impress. Serve it alongside a light salad or on a bed of quinoa for a complete dining experience.
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
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with oregano, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and cook salmon skin-side down for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes until fully cooked.
- While the salmon cooks, mix cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber, parsley, basil, feta cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the Mediterranean topper.
- Transfer cooked salmon to a serving platter and generously top with the Mediterranean mixture before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg