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Mediterranean Salmon Bake

Delicious Mediterranean Salmon Bake: A Heart-Healthy Delight

This Mediterranean Salmon Bake is a quick and healthy dish that combines tender salmon with vibrant ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets Fresh Atlantic or wild-caught Alaskan
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved for optimal juiciness
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Substitute with green olives for a milder flavor
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Use plant-based feta for dairy-free option
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced for maximum flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill Can be swapped with parsley or basil
For Additional Flavor
  • 1/4 cup Pesto Sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 medium Lemon Fresh slices
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra-virgin recommended
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, greasing it lightly with olive oil.
  2. Arrange the salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet and season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Spread pesto sauce evenly over each salmon fillet.
  4. Scatter halved cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and minced garlic over the salmon.
  5. Arrange lemon slices around the salmon and drizzle with olive oil.
  6. Bake the salmon for 15 to 18 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Let the salmon rest for 2-3 minutes before serving, spooning some pan juices over it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently at 350°F (175°C).

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