Mediterranean Salmon
This Mediterranean Salmon recipe brings the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean to your table with flaky salmon, juicy tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese. A healthy and delicious meal ready in under 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place salmon in the skillet, skin-side down if using skin-on fillets. Sear for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.
- Flip the salmon and add red onion and garlic to the skillet around the salmon. Cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives to the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with feta cheese and fresh parsley.
- Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
Notes
Serve this Mediterranean Salmon with a side of quinoa, couscous, or a simple green salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
Find it online: https://seasonedrecipe.com/mediterranean-salmon/