Mediterranean Greek Salmon

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🐟✨ Mediterranean Greek Salmon – Fresh, Flavorful, and Protein-Packed

Bring the flavors of the Mediterranean straight to your dinner table with this Greek-inspired salmon recipe. Oven-roasted salmon fillets are perfectly tender and flaky, nestled on a bed of juicy cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and sweet red onions, then finished with a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley. This dish is not only light and healthy, but also impressively vibrant, making it a weeknight dinner winner or a centerpiece for entertaining.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Fresh Mediterranean flavors with lemon, herbs, and olives

  • Quick and easy—ready in under 30 minutes

  • Protein-packed for a satisfying, wholesome meal

  • One-pan cleanup with oven-roasted veggies and salmon

  • Customizable for your favorite vegetables or cheese

🛒 Ingredients

For the Salmon:

  • 3–4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp dried thyme

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • Juice of ½ lemon

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Pan Veggies:

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes

  • 1 red onion, sliced

  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ tsp dried oregano

For Topping:

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

  • Lemon wedges, for serving

🍽️ Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat the Oven

Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking. Preheating ensures your salmon cooks evenly and the veggies roast beautifully.

2️⃣ Marinate the Salmon

In a small bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

Rub the mixture generously over both sides of each salmon fillet. Let it rest while you prepare the vegetables—if you have extra time, marinate for 30 minutes for an even bolder flavor punch.

3️⃣ Prepare the Vegetables

On your prepared baking tray, scatter the cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and Kalamata olives.

Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, tossing gently so the veggies are lightly coated. The cherry tomatoes will burst and release their juices, creating a naturally delicious, savory pan sauce.

4️⃣ Assemble & Bake

Place the salmon fillets directly over the vegetable bed. This allows the salmon to soak up the roasted veggie flavors while keeping it moist.

Bake uncovered for 15–18 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and has a slightly golden top.

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