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Mediterranean Salmon

Mediterranean Salmon: Easy One-Pan Flavor Explosion in 30 Minutes

This Mediterranean Salmon recipe delivers a flavor explosion with vibrant herbs and fresh ingredients, ready in just 30 minutes.
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 high-protein, delicious
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika for milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano use fresh oregano for a robust taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin for richer flavor
  • 2 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice or quinoa for gluten-free option
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives sliced
  • 0.5 cup Green Olives sliced
For the Topping
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice or lime juice
  • Fresh Oregano optional garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the skillet over medium heat for about 4 minutes until hot.
  2. Season the salmon fillets with smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried parsley, red chili flakes, and salt. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet, place the salmon fillets skin-side up and cook for about 4 minutes until the underside crisps.
  4. Flip the salmon fillets to skin-side down, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes or until opaque and flaking.
  5. Combine cooked jasmine rice, drained chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced olives in the same skillet. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over, stir, and heat through.
  6. Mix crumbled feta cheese with olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano in a small bowl.
  7. Add half of the feta mixture into the rice base, place cooked salmon on top, and add the remaining feta mixture before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead and stored for quick meals during busy weeks.

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