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Mediterranean Salmon

Mediterranean Salmon

This delicious Mediterranean Salmon dish is a healthy, one-pan meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 859 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Salmon

  • 2 lb salmon fillets
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided

Mediterranean rice

  • 1.5 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 15 oz canned chickpeas drained
  • 6 oz cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • ⅓ cup kalamata olives sliced
  • ¼ cup green olives sliced
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Feta cheese mixture

  • 6 oz feta cheese diced into small cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano or more
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano optional
  • fresh oregano for garnish

Instructions
 

Cook salmon on stovetop

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat for about 4 minutes to heat it up.
  • Season the top of the salmon with smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried parsley, red chili flakes, and salt, using 1 tablespoon of olive oil to rub the spices on top of the fish.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the hot skillet. Add salmon skin side up and cook on medium-high heat for 4 minutes, undisturbed.
  • Flip the salmon skin side down, reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Carefully slide a wide spatula between each salmon fillet and the skin to separate the flesh from the skin. Remove salmon to a plate.
  • Remove skins from the skillet and discard or eat later.
  • Wipe the skillet clean with paper towels.

Make Mediterranean rice in the same skillet

  • Add cooked rice, drained chickpeas, sliced cherry tomatoes, and sliced olives to the empty skillet.
  • Add 3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice and reheat on medium heat, stirring to combine. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, if desired.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Make feta cheese mixture

  • In a medium bowl, combine cubed feta cheese with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon of dried oregano.
  • Mix to coat the cubed feta cheese with herbs and olive oil.

Assemble

  • Add half of the feta cheese mixture to the skillet with rice and mix thoroughly.
  • Add cooked salmon to the skillet with rice and reheat on medium heat.
  • Top rice with the remaining feta mixture. Sprinkle fresh oregano on top. Serve.

Notes

This dish is healthy and gluten-free, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 859kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 63gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 1053mgPotassium: 1635mgFiber: 11gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 918IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 359mgIron: 7mg
Keyword entertaining, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Mediterranean salmon, one-pan meal, quick dinner
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