Description
Mediterranean Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish that beautifully showcases the vibrant tastes of the Mediterranean. In just 20 minutes, you can prepare flaky salmon topped with a colorful medley of fresh summer produce, herbs, and feta cheese. This recipe is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, offering a nutritious meal that satisfies your taste buds. The bright notes of lemon and the savory flavors from olives and herbs elevate this dish, making it not only delicious but also visually appealing. Whether served warm or at room temperature, Mediterranean Salmon is versatile enough to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (5–6 ounces each)
- 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 the salmon fillets with oregano, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Cook salmon skin-side down for about 5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber, parsley, basil, feta cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the Mediterranean topper.
- Serve the cooked salmon on a platter topped generously with the Mediterranean mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg