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Mediterranean Salmon

Mediterranean Salmon: A Quick & Colorful 30-Minute Delight

This Mediterranean Salmon recipe is a quick, healthy dinner bursting with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano Substitute with fresh if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Dried parsley Using fresh can brighten the dish
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes Adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher or sea salt preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Avocado oil can be an alternative
For the Rice Mixture
  • 2 cups Cooked jasmine rice Basmati works too
  • 1 can Canned chickpeas Substitutes: black beans
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata olives Green olives can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice Fresh juice preferred
For the Feta Mixture
  • 1 cup Feta cheese Swap for non-dairy for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh oregano Optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Season salmon fillets with smoked paprika, oregano, parsley, chili flakes, and salt, rubbing olive oil on both sides.
  2. Add olive oil to the skillet, carefully place salmon skin-side up, and cook for 4 minutes w/out disturbing. Flip fillets skin side down, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for another 5 minutes until cooked through. Set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add cooked jasmine rice, drained chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, and kalamata olives. Stir and drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Reheat until warmed through, about 3 minutes, adjusting seasoning if needed.
  4. In a bowl, mix crumbled feta cheese with olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano until well coated.
  5. Combine half of the feta mixture with the rice and chickpeas. Return the salmon to the skillet to warm through, top with remaining feta mixture, and garnish with chopped oregano before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is customizable; switch up the veggies or use different proteins to suit your taste.

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