Description
Mediterranean Salmon is a vibrant and nutritious dish that captures the essence of summer with its fresh ingredients and rich Mediterranean flavors. This easy-to-make recipe combines flaky salmon fillets topped with a colorful medley of cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, and crumbled feta cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant gathering, this dish can be prepared in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy cooks who want to serve something delicious and healthy. With heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon and a variety of fresh vegetables, this meal not only satisfies your taste buds but also nourishes your body.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (5–6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ⅔ cup green California olives (pitted and halved)
- ½ English cucumber (diced)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with oregano, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper in a medium bowl.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Cook the salmon skin-side down for about 5 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until fully cooked.
- In a separate bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber, parsley, basil, and feta. Drizzle with olive oil and season to taste.
- Once cooked through, top the salmon with the Mediterranean mixture and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg