Description
Healthy Mediterranean Baked Salmon is a flavorful and nutrient-dense dish rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and lean protein, accompanied by vibrant Mediterranean flavors and simple, wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
4 fillets (6 oz) Wild-Caught Salmo
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 large Lemon Juice
3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (Halved)
1/4 cup Kalamata Olives (Pitted)
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
Sea Salt & Black Pepper (To taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper
- Brush the marinade over the salmon fillets on the baking sheet
- Scatter cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives around the salmo
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving
Notes
Let the salmon sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before baking for even cooking.
Consider finishing under the broiler for a crispy skin.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg