Description
Mediterranean Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the essence of summer to your table in just 15 minutes. This recipe features flaky salmon fillets topped with a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables and herbs, creating a delightful meal perfect for any occasion. Ideal for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties, this healthy dish is packed with omega-3 fatty acids and essential nutrients, making it a deliciously nutritious option for everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (5–6 ounces each)
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ⅔ cup green olives (pitted and halved)
- ½ English cucumber (diced)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, season salmon fillets with oregano, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper until fully coated.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and place the salmon skin-side down. Cook for 5 minutes until golden brown; flip gently using a fish spatula and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until fully cooked.
- While cooking, combine cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber, parsley, basil, feta cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil in another bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Once cooked, transfer salmon to a platter and generously top each fillet with the Mediterranean mixture before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 423
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg