Description
A delightful and easy Mediterranean Salmon recipe that brings vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients to your table.
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (preferably wild-caught)
- 1 cup rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup black olives (Kalamata recommended)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine rice, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and black olives.
- Drizzle olive oil over the mixture, then season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Lay salmon fillets on top and squeeze lemon juice over the dish.
- Crumble feta cheese over the salmon and vegetable mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until salmon flakes easily and rice is tender.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra lemon slices if desired.
Notes
For best results, check the salmon with a fork for doneness. Avoid overcooking to prevent dryness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg