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Mediterranean Salmon

Mediterranean Salmon: A Flavor-Packed One-Pan Delight

Mediterranean Salmon is a vibrant, healthy dish made in one pan, ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for any dinner occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh or frozen, skin-on preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt or kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Good quality extra virgin
For the Rice Mixture
  • 2 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice Can substitute with brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 can Chickpeas Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata Olives Can substitute with green olives or omit
  • 1/4 cup Green Olives
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Bottled may be used
For the Feta Mix
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Can use non-dairy feta for a vegan alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Oregano Optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the salmon fillets with smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried parsley, red chili flakes, and salt. Drizzle with olive oil and rub into the fillets. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side up in the skillet and cook for 4 minutes. Flip them over, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for another 5 minutes until opaque.
  3. In the same skillet, add cooked jasmine rice, rinsed chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, olives, and squeeze fresh lemon juice. Cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through, season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a bowl, combine feta cheese with olive oil, lemon juice, and chopped oregano. Mix until creamy.
  5. Fold half of the feta mixture into the rice mixture. Place salmon on top and let absorb flavors for a minute. Top with remaining feta mixture and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh salmon for best results; maintain a careful eye on seasoning amount to ensure flavors are balanced. It's a versatile dish that can be customized based on ingredient availability.

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