Description
This Healthy Mediterranean Salmon Dinner is a delicious and nutritious one-pan meal that brings vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your table. Seared salmon fillets are topped with a medley of blistered cherry tomatoes, olives, garlic, and lemon, all finished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. It’s a perfect balance of heart-healthy ingredients and bold flavor, ideal for a weeknight dinner or elegant gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
For the Mediterranean Topping:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup mixed olives (green and Kalamata), pitted
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
- Fresh basil or flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Optional Sides:
- Crusty bread
- Steamed green beans or a leafy salad
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin-side down. Sear 4–5 minutes, flip, and cook another 2–3 minutes.
- Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium. Add a bit more olive oil if needed, then toss in cherry tomatoes and sliced garlic. Sauté 2 minutes.
- Add olives and optional capers, stir gently, and pour in lemon juice to deglaze.
- Return salmon to the skillet, nestling among the vegetables. Spoon topping over fillets.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes more. Garnish with chopped herbs.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes