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Mediterranean Salmon

30-Minute Mediterranean Salmon: Flavorful One-Pan Delight

This one-pan Mediterranean Salmon recipe is a nutritious and flavorful dish that combines salmon with chickpeas and cherry tomatoes, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh or frozen fillets are preferred
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Substitute with regular paprika for milder taste
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano Fresh oregano can be used for more flavor
  • 1 tsp Dried Parsley Can be omitted
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chili Flakes Adjust to taste or omit for milder dish
  • 1 tsp Salt Kosher salt is best
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
For the Base
  • 2 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice Quinoa or brown rice can be used
  • 1 can Canned Chickpeas Drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Sliced
For the Finish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice Add lemon zest for more flavor
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Can be substituted with non-dairy alternative

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat for about 4 minutes.
  2. Season the salmon fillets with smoked paprika, dried oregano, parsley, red chili flakes, and salt, then drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Add olive oil to the skillet, place salmon fillets skin side up and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
  4. Flip the salmon to skin side down and cook for an additional 5 minutes until opaque.
  5. Add cooked jasmine rice, drained chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced Kalamata olives. Stir in fresh lemon juice and heat through for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Combine crumbled feta with olive oil and lemon juice, fold half into the rice and chickpeas.
  7. Return salmon to the skillet, mix with the rice mixture, and top with remaining feta and fresh oregano.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Mediterranean Salmon dish is quick, nutritious, and easy to customize—perfect for busy weeknights.

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