Mediterranean Salmon
Mediterranean Salmon is a vibrant and healthy dish that brings the essence of coastal cuisine right to your dinner table. Featuring tender salmon fillets baked with juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and aromatic herbs, this recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for both weeknight meals and special gatherings. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it a surefire hit among family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper in the prepared baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, olives, garlic, basil, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mix well.
- Pour the tomato mixture over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve warm with juices from the baking dish drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg