5 from 12 votes
Mediterranean Baked Salmon
Mediterranean Baked Salmon features skinless, boneless salmon filets topped with kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, fresh garlic, and dill. Baked until flaky with a lightly golden surface, this dish highlights bright Mediterranean flavors combined with tender, rich salmon meat. A touch of Greek yogurt or sour cream adds creaminess when serving.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
318 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, American
Ingredients
- 4 salmon skinless, boneless, filets
- salt to taste, Kosher
- black pepper to taste, Kosher
- 2-3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
- 2 Tablespoons capers plus juice
- 2 Tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
- Greek yogurt Optional to serve, or sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Lay the 4 skinless, boneless salmon filets into a rectangle oven-safe dish.
- Season with Kosher salt and ground pepper and rub with the minced 2-3 garlic cloves and 1 Tablespoon olive oil all over the filets.
- Top with the 1/2 cup kalamata olives, 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, and 2 Tablespoons capers plus juice.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 16-20 minutes, or until the salmon is flaky and golden on top.
- Garnish with 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill and serve with a dollop of plain greek yogurt or sour cream, if desired.
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Notes
- Cooking time depends on filet thickness; check for tender, flaky texture to confirm doneness.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
318kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
529mg
(22%)
Potassium
1085mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
215IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 1085mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.