Mediterranean Salmon Bake
Mediterranean Salmon Bake features tender salmon fillet baked with cherry tomatoes, black olives, and feta cheese in a lemon-oregano olive oil marinade.
4
servings20
minutes25
minutes450
kcal45
minutesIngredients
1 lb salmon fillet
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking dish large enough to fit the salmon filet comfortably.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic until well blended.
- Place the salmon fillet in the prepared baking dish, skin side down, and brush with the olive oil mixture evenly.
- Scatter cherry tomatoes and olives over and around the salmon in the baking dish, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top, and serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 450kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
This Mediterranean Salmon Bake is a celebration of simple, fresh ingredients that come together in a dish that’s both elegant and incredibly healthy. Tender salmon gets brushed with a bright mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and garlic that infuses it with Mediterranean flavor, while juicy cherry tomatoes and briny black olives roast alongside, creating bursts of sweetness and salt in every bite. A sprinkle of tangy feta cheese adds the perfect finishing touch, melting slightly from the residual heat and creating that signature Mediterranean richness—all in one pan and ready in under 30 minutes.
