Description
Mediterranean Salmon is a vibrant and healthy dish that brings the flavors of summer to your table. This recipe features flaky salmon fillets topped with a delightful medley of fresh ingredients, including cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber, and feta cheese. With its quick preparation time and elegant presentation, it’s perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. You can customize the toppings based on seasonal produce or personal preferences, making it a versatile choice for any home cook. Enjoy this heart-healthy meal that delivers on flavor without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (5–6 ounces each)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ⅔ cup green California ripe olives (pitted and halved)
- ½ English cucumber (diced)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, season the salmon fillets with oregano, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Ensure each fillet is well coated.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Place the salmon skin-side down and cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip carefully using a fish spatula and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fully cooked.
- While cooking the salmon, combine cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber, parsley, basil, feta cheese, and olive oil in another bowl. Season to taste.
- Once cooked, transfer salmon to a serving platter and top generously with the Mediterranean mixture before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with topping (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg