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Mediterranean Salmon

Mediterranean Salmon: A 30-Minute Flavor Explosion

This Mediterranean Salmon recipe is a quick, healthy dish packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley or fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes to taste
  • to taste salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
For the Base
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or quinoa
  • 1 can chickpeas drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
  • 0.5 cup kalamata olives or green olives
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice or bottled
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano optional

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Season salmon fillets with smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried parsley, red chili flakes, and salt. Place the salmon skin-side up in the pan and sear for about 4 minutes.
  2. Gently flip the salmon fillets and reduce heat to medium. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until opaque and flakes easily. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add cooked jasmine rice, drained chickpeas, sliced cherry tomatoes, and olives. Drizzle with lemon juice and stir well. Reheat over medium for 3-4 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, crumble feta cheese and mix with olive oil and lemon juice. Add dried oregano and combine well.
  5. Add half the feta mixture to the rice mixture, stirring to incorporate. Gently fold in the cooked salmon. Top with remaining feta mixture and fresh oregano.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently to maintain taste and texture.

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