Mediterranean Salmon: Easy & Flavorful Weeknight Dinner Recipe
A quick and easy Mediterranean salmon recipe that brings vibrant flavors to your weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets salmon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, and zest.
- Place salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the salmon with the olive oil mixture.
- Top with cherry tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with a side of quinoa or a green salad for a complete meal.
- This recipe is easily adaptable; feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Salmon, easy salmon recipe, weeknight dinner