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Mediterranean Salmon

Mediterranean Salmon

This Mediterranean Salmon features vibrant flavors, making it a delicious and easy main dish for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • cutting board
  • Chef knife
  • aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

Fish

  • 2 lbs salmon filet skin on

Produce

  • 1 ea lemon sliced thin
  • ½ ea red onion
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes multi-colored, cut in half
  • 2 ea garlic cloves sliced thin

Condiments

  • ½ cup Kalamata olives pitted
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Herbs and Spices

  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dry
  • ½ tablespoon fresh oregano or ½ teaspoon dry
  • ½ tablespoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dry
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 ea Fresh ground pepper

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Line baking sheet with aluminum foil. Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil on it.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper on the skin side of the salmon and rub it on gently. Place the fish skin down onto the baking sheet. Sprinkle the flesh side with another pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Cut the tomatoes in halves. Slice the lemons in thin slices. Slice the red onion and garlic in thin slices. Drain and rinse the capers. Wash and dry your herbs.
  • Arrange a few lemon slices on top of your fish and the rest around it. Arrange the tomatoes, olives, garlic, and half of the onion slices around the fish. Sprinkle the rest of the onion and the capers on top of the fish. Sprinkle the herbs all over.
  • Drizzle with olive oil all over, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the fish is done to your liking and flakes easily with a fork. The exact cooking time will depend on the size and thickness of your fish.
  • Take out of the oven and rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

This recipe is diabetic-friendly and gluten-free.

Nutrition

Serving: 6servingsCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 31gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 481mgPotassium: 925mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 546IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Easy, fancy, holidays, oven
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