mediterranean salmon recipe
A bright and healthy Mediterranean salmon baked with lemon, garlic, oregano, olives, and tomatoes, finished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 each lemon zest and juice
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.25 cup kalamatta olives sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the salmon fillets dry and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Toss cherry tomatoes and olives with a little olive oil and spread on a lined baking sheet.
- Place salmon on the sheet, brush with the lemon-garlic mixture, and scatter some of the tomatoes and olives around.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily. Garnish with parsley and serve with extra lemon if desired.
Notes
Tip: Serve with quinoa or a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
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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