Description
Mediterranean Salmon is a delightful and nutritious dish that effortlessly brings summer flavors to your dining table. In just 15 minutes, you can create this restaurant-quality meal featuring tender salmon fillets topped with a vibrant Mediterranean mix of fresh vegetables and herbs. Whether it’s for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is both visually appealing and packed with wholesome ingredients. It’s an ideal choice for anyone looking to enjoy a quick yet elegant seafood dish at home.
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
- Kosher salt and 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 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Season the salmon: In a medium bowl, combine the salmon fillets with oregano, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Pan-fry the salmon: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and cook the salmon skin-side down for about 5 minutes. Flip carefully using a fish spatula and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare the topper: While the salmon cooks, mix together cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber, parsley, basil, feta cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Serve: Transfer the cooked salmon to a platter and top with the Mediterranean mixture before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with topping (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg