Easy & Delish Mediterranean Salmon
Whip up a delicious Mediterranean Salmon dish with fresh salmon, tomatoes, olives, and capers to create a vibrant, flavorful meal. Perfect with orzo, rice, or a cucumber salad, this easy recipe is a family favorite. Don't forget a splash of white wine!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 4 -5 salmon filets 5-6 ounce filets
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- pinch fresh pepper
- 1 cup grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes cut in half
- ½ cup kalamata olives
- 3 tablespoons capers drained
- 2- 3 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 shallot sliced thinly
- fresh basil
- lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and brush the bottom of a 10x10-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Pat the salmon filets dry with a paper towel, brush them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then arrange them skin side down in your oiled baking dish.
- Combine the dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and fresh ground pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle this evenly over the top of the salmon.
- Mix the grape tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic, and shallot in a small bowl and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Scatter them around, but not on top of, the salmon.
- Bake at 350-F for about 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is at least 125-F with a digital meat thermometer.
- Remove it from the oven and squeeze 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with freshly chopped basil .
- Serve and enjoy!
Video
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Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- Use fresh, high-quality salmon for the best flavor and texture
- Don’t overcook the salmon; it should be moist and flaky. If you see the white proteins start to come out of the salmon, it is overcooked.
- Add a splash of white wine to the baking dish for even more flavor.
- If you prefer a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the seasoning
- You can use dill or parsley instead of basil. But use fresh herbs, not dried, for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plateCalories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 743mgPotassium: 353mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 411IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
A Note on Nutritional Information
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