Description
Mediterranean Salmon is a quick and delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your dinner table in just 15 minutes. This easy-to-make recipe features flaky salmon fillets seasoned with fresh herbs and topped with a colorful medley of cherry tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese. With its zesty lemon flavor and visually appealing presentation, this dish is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. Serve it over a bed of greens or alongside your favorite grains for a wholesome meal that’s both satisfying and healthy. Enjoy this nutritious seafood option packed with omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (5–6 ounces each)
- Fresh oregano
- Garlic
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Cherry tomatoes
- Green California ripe olives
- English cucumber
- Feta cheese
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with oregano, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon skin-side down for about 5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked.
- While the salmon cooks, prepare the topper by mixing cherry tomatoes, olives, diced cucumber, parsley, basil, feta cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Plate the salmon and generously top each fillet with the Mediterranean mixture before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approx. 6 ounces)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg