Description
Mediterranean Salmon is a quick and delicious dish that infuses your dining experience with vibrant Mediterranean flavors. In just 15 minutes, you can savor flaky salmon fillets topped with a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, including cherry tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese. This healthy meal is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings alike, offering a delightful balance of taste and nutrition. With its easy preparation and stunning presentation, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (5–6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ⅔ cup green California ripe olives (pitted and halved)
- ½ English cucumber (diced)
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets in a medium bowl with oregano, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to coat the bottom.
- Place the salmon skin-side down in the skillet; cook for about 5 minutes. Flip gently using a fish spatula and cook for another 2–3 minutes until cooked through.
- While the salmon cooks, combine cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber, parsley, basil, feta cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Once cooked, transfer the salmon to a serving platter and top with the Mediterranean mixture. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg