Description
Mediterranean Salmon Bake is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine to your table. Featuring succulent salmon, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests. With just 15 minutes of prep time and minimal clean-up thanks to parchment paper, you can relish gourmet flavors right at home. The combination of sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and feta cheese creates a delightful medley that’s not only tasty but also packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb salmon filet
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- ½ red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 jar sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 6 ounces feta cheese crumbles
- Optional: ⅓ cup pesto sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with avocado oil and season with sea salt and garlic powder.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions in avocado oil until soft (5–8 minutes).
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
- Stir in feta cheese until slightly melted.
- Top salmon with the vegetable mixture; return to oven for another 8–10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Optional: Drizzle with pesto before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg