Description
Indulge in this Mediterranean Salmon recipe that brings the vibrant flavors of summer to your table. In just 15 minutes, you’ll savor flaky, tender salmon topped with a colorful medley of fresh produce including cherry tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese. This dish is not only quick and easy to prepare but is also versatile enough for any occasion—whether it’s a casual family dinner or an elegant gathering. The bright lemony notes combined with the rich, savory depth of olives make this salmon truly unforgettable. Enjoy it pan-fried or baked for a healthy meal that impresses at every bite.
Ingredients
- 4 5-6 ounce salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil + more for skillet
- Juice of one lemon
- Kosher salt
- 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 tbsps chopped fresh basil
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with oregano, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; coat evenly.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Cook the salmon skin-side down for 5 minutes without moving it, then flip and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until done.
- In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber, parsley, basil, feta cheese with olive oil and season to taste; mix well.
- Plate the cooked salmon and top each fillet generously with the Mediterranean topping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg