Mediterranean Salmon
Mediterranean Salmon is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of the Mediterranean right to your table. This quick and healthy recipe features tender salmon fillets seasoned with aromatic garlic, zesty lemon juice, and colorful vegetables like sweet cherry tomatoes and briny Kalamata olives. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place salmon fillets in the baking dish and pour half of the marinade over them. Let it marinate while you prep the vegetables.
- Scatter cherry tomatoes and olives around the salmon and drizzle remaining marinade over everything.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately with roasted tomatoes and olives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider searing the salmon skin-side down in a skillet before transferring it to bake. Feel free to customize this dish by adding capers or substituting herbs based on what you have on hand.