🐟🇬🇷 Mediterranean Baked Salmon with Feta

Lemon • Garlic • Herbs • Cherry Tomatoes • Olive Oil

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✅ Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

For the Salmon

• 2 salmon fillets (about 170–200g each)

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Zest of ½ lemon

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary

• ½ tsp paprika (optional)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

Mediterranean Topping

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced

• ¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced

• ¼–⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled

• 1–2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

• 1 tbsp capers (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Salmon

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. Place salmon fillets on a baking dish.

3. In a small bowl, mix:

   • olive oil

   • garlic

   • lemon juice + zest

   • oregano

   • thyme

   • paprika

   • salt + pepper

4. Pour this marinade over the salmon.

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2. Add the Mediterranean Topping

Scatter over and around the salmon:

• cherry tomatoes

• olives

• red onion

• capers (optional)

Sprinkle feta generously on top.

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3. Bake

• Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness.

• Salmon should flake easily with a fork but stay moist.

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4. Garnish & Serve

Top with fresh parsley and an extra drizzle of olive oil or lemon.

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🍽 Serving Suggestions (Mediterranean Style)

• with Greek salad

• with lemon rice or couscous

• with roasted vegetables

• with garlic pita or hummus

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💛 Mediterranean Tips

• Add fresh dill to make it more Greek.

• Replace tomatoes with roasted red peppers for a smoky flavor.

• Add a spoon of pesto on top before serving.