Description
Mediterranean Salmon is a delightful dish that combines flaky, tender salmon with a refreshing topping of vibrant summer vegetables. In just 15 minutes, you can create an impressive meal perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings. This easy recipe highlights the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean, making it both a healthy and visually appealing choice. With its quick preparation and fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes and olives, this salmon dish is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it warm or chilled for a versatile dining experience that celebrates the best of summer produce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (5–6 ounces each)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ⅔ cup green California ripe olives
- ½ English cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with oregano, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon skin-side down for about 5 minutes; flip gently and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until fully cooked.
- In a separate bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber, parsley, basil, feta cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the topping.
- Serve salmon topped with the Mediterranean mixture for an explosion of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg