Mediterranean Salmon
Mediterranean Salmon combines tender fish with vibrant Mediterranean ingredients.Fresh lemon provides brightness and balances the salmon's richness.Garlic and oregano create a fragrant and savory seasoning.Cherry tomatoes add sweetness and juicy texture.Olives provide a delicious salty contrast.The entire dish comes together quickly for an easy dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets, approximately 6 ounces each
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Prepare the Oven
- First, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).Line a baking dish or sheet pan with parchment paper.
Prepare the Salmon
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.Place them skin-side down on the prepared pan.Drizzle olive oil over each fillet.
Season the Fish
- Combine garlic, oregano, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper.Rub the seasoning mixture gently over the salmon.Then, arrange lemon slices over and around the fillets.
Add the Vegetables
- Scatter cherry tomatoes and sliced red onion around the salmon.Add the Kalamata olives evenly across the pan.Drizzle the vegetables with the remaining olive oil.
Bake the Salmon
- Place the pan inside the preheated oven.Bake for approximately 15–20 minutes.Cooking time depends on the thickness of the salmon.
Finish and Serve
- Remove the salmon from the oven.Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the fillets.Garnish with chopped parsley and additional lemon slices.
- Serve immediately with your favorite Mediterranean side dishes.
Notes
- Choose fresh salmon fillets with firm, moist flesh.
- Skin-on salmon can help retain moisture during baking.
- Fresh lemon provides brighter flavor than bottled juice.
- Kalamata olives add classic Mediterranean character.
- Cherry tomatoes become sweeter during roasting.
- Avoid overcooking salmon to preserve its tenderness.
- Feta cheese makes an excellent optional topping.
- Cooking time depends on salmon thickness.