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Mediterranean Salmon Bake

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This Mediterranean salmon is a colorful, flavorful sheet-pan dinner featuring juicy tomatoes, briny olives, fragrant herbs, and tender salmon. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s healthy, protein-packed, and perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Diabetic

Ingredients

2 lbs salmon filet, skin on

1 lemon, sliced thin

1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted

3 cups cherry tomatoes, multi-colored, halved

1 tbsp capers

1/2 red onion, sliced thin

2 garlic cloves, sliced thin

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)

1/2 tbsp fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp dried)

1/2 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)

1/2 tsp salt

Fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Season salmon with salt and pepper on both sides, placing it skin-side down on the baking sheet.
  3. Prepare vegetables: halve tomatoes, slice lemon, onion, and garlic, and rinse capers.
  4. Arrange lemon slices on top of and around the salmon. Scatter tomatoes, olives, garlic, and half the onion around the fish. Sprinkle remaining onion and capers over the salmon.
  5. Evenly add rosemary, oregano, and thyme across the pan. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and lightly season with salt and pepper.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature 145°F / 63°C).
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Swap salmon with halibut, trout, or cod.
  • Add artichoke hearts or bell peppers for variety.
  • Use dried herbs if fresh are unavailable (adjust quantities).
  • Finish with balsamic glaze for extra brightness.
  • Leftovers taste great chilled over salad.

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