Description
Mediterranean Salmon is a delightful, quick dish that brings the vibrant flavors of summer right to your table. Within just 15 minutes, you can prepare this flaky, tender salmon topped with a colorful mix of cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber, and feta cheese. It’s not only visually appealing but also packed with healthy ingredients that support heart health. Perfect for both casual weeknight meals and elegant dinner parties, this recipe is a versatile choice that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (5–6 ounces each)
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ⅔ cup green California ripe olives (halved)
- ½ English cucumber (diced)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with oregano, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Cook the salmon skin-side down for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip using a fish spatula and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until done.
- While the salmon cooks, mix cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber, parsley, basil, feta cheese, and olive oil in a bowl for the Mediterranean topper.
- Once cooked, transfer the salmon to a serving plate and generously top with the Mediterranean mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg