🐟🇬🇷 Mediterranean Baked Salmon with Feta
Lemon • Garlic • Herbs • Cherry Tomatoes • Olive Oil
✅ Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
For the Salmon
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2 salmon fillets (about 170–200g each)
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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2–3 garlic cloves, minced
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Juice of 1 lemon
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Zest of ½ lemon
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary
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½ tsp paprika (optional)
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Salt & black pepper to taste
Mediterranean Topping
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
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¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced
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¼–⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled
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1–2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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1 tbsp capers (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Salmon
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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Place salmon fillets on a baking dish.
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In a small bowl, mix:
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olive oil
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garlic
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lemon juice + zest
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oregano
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thyme
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paprika
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salt + pepper
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Pour this marinade over the salmon.
2. Add the Mediterranean Topping
Scatter over and around the salmon:
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cherry tomatoes
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olives
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red onion
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capers (optional)
Sprinkle feta generously on top.
3. Bake
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness.
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Salmon should flake easily with a fork but stay moist.
4. Garnish & Serve
Top with fresh parsley and an extra drizzle of olive oil or lemon.
🍽 Serving Suggestions (Mediterranean Style)
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with Greek salad
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with lemon rice or couscous
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with roasted vegetables
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with garlic pita or hummus
💛 Mediterranean Tips
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Add fresh dill to make it more Greek.
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Replace tomatoes with roasted red peppers for a smoky flavor.
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Add a spoon of pesto on top before serving.
