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mediterranean salmon recipe

This vibrant Mediterranean salmon recipe is an incredibly easy and healthy weeknight meal. Fresh salmon fillets are baked alongside colorful cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, and lemon slices, all seasoned with olive oil and oregano. It's a flavorful dish that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your table in under 35 minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds salmon fillets 4 fillets, skin on or off
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large lemon sliced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 0.5 red onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, minced garlic, pitted Kalamata olives, and dried oregano. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss gently to ensure everything is well coated.
  • Place the seasoned salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Arrange the vegetable mixture around the salmon fillets.
  • Place a few lemon slices on top of each salmon fillet and scatter the remaining slices among the vegetables.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your fillets.
  • Remove from the oven. Drizzle the cooked salmon and vegetables with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving immediately.

Notes

For an extra touch of flavor, you can add some crumbled feta cheese to the vegetables before baking or a sprinkle of fresh dill after cooking. This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of quinoa, couscous, or a simple green salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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