Mediterranean Baked Salmon
A comforting Mediterranean-inspired dish with succulent salmon fillets baked with garlic, lemon, and fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the salmon fillets neatly in a large baking dish.
- Drizzle the olive oil generously over the salmon and season with minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place lemon slices, cherry tomatoes, and kalamata olives on top of the salmon to create a vibrant topping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving to add a burst of color and flavor.
Notes
Use fresh salmon whenever possible and don’t skip the fresh parsley for added flavor. Optional: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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