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Mediterranean Salmon

Mediterranean Salmon: A Quick, Healthy Delight in 30 Minutes

This Mediterranean Salmon combines tender salmon with chickpeas, tomatoes, olives, and feta—a quick and healthy delight.
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 Fresh Salmon Skin-on preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Can substitute with Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley Can use fresh parsley for stronger flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt is ideal
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For the Rice Mixture
  • 2 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice Can substitute with quinoa or couscous
  • 1 can Canned Chickpeas Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Can substitute with green olives
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh is best
For the Feta Mixture
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Cubed
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Optional fresh for more flavor

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Mediterranean Salmon
  1. Prep the Salmon: Season the skin-on sides of the salmon fillets with smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried parsley, red chili flakes, and kosher salt; rub in with olive oil. Set aside.
  2. Cook the Salmon: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a hot skillet, then cook the salmon fillets skin-side up for 4 minutes. Flip and cook skin-side down for another 5 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Rice Mixture: In the same skillet, add the cooked jasmine rice, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. Stir and drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Heat while stirring for about 5 minutes.
  4. Make the Feta Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine cubed feta, olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano. Mix until combined.
  5. Combine & Serve: Stir half of the feta mixture into the rice, add the salmon back, warm through, and top with remaining feta and fresh oregano before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is flexible; feel free to substitute ingredients according to your preference and dietary needs.

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