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Mediterranean Salmon Recipe

Mediterranean Salmon Recipe: Quick, Healthy Flavor Explosion

This Mediterranean Salmon recipe combines flaky fish with fresh tomato salsa, creating a healthy and vibrant meal option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Consider infused varieties for extra flavor.
  • 2 fillets Salmon Fillets Opt for Alaskan wild-caught.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is always best.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; provides aromatic depth.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Salsa
  • 2 medium Roma Tomatoes Choose firm varieties.
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Green olives are a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Choose reduced-fat for a lighter option.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Parsley can be used if basil is unavailable.
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar Red wine vinegar works as an alternative.
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add about two tablespoons of olive oil, allowing it to shimmer.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry, season with lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes without moving.
  4. Gently flip the salmon fillets and cook for an additional 2 to 4 minutes until flaked easily with a fork.
  5. In a bowl, combine diced Roma tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and basil. Add olive oil and balsamic vinegar, mixing until combined.
  6. Place the cooked salmon on plates and top with the fresh tomato salsa before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow salmon to reach room temperature before cooking for even cooking. Store cooked salmon and salsa separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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