Description
A vibrant and wholesome Mediterranean-inspired salmon dish packed with fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and briny olives, perfect for any weeknight or special dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (approximately 6 oz each)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced (around 3 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, capers, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat.
- Arrange the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared tray and evenly distribute the tomato mixture on top.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is fully cooked.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve right away.
Notes
To add variety, feel free to include veggies like bell peppers or zucchini. Avoid overbaking the salmon to keep it moist and tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, Mediterranean, baked, healthy, seafood, weeknight dinner