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Two fillets of Mediterranean Baked Salmon with Tomatoes and Olives, topped with Kalamata olives and sun-dried tomatoes.

Mediterranean Baked Salmon with Tomatoes and Olives

This recipe offers a simple, flavorful baked salmon dish featuring Mediterranean ingredients like olives and sun-dried tomatoes. It is suitable for health-conscious cooks looking for gluten-free meal options.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 filets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 318
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 skinless, boneless salmon filets
  • to taste Kosher salt and ground pepper
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 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 chopped fresh dill
  • Optional plain greek yogurt or sour cream, to serve

Equipment

  • Oven-safe dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Lay the 4 skinless, boneless salmon filets into a rectangle oven-safe dish.
  2. Season the filets with Kosher salt and ground pepper. Rub the minced garlic and olive oil all over the filets.
  3. Top the salmon with the kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers plus juice.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 16-20 minutes, or until the salmon is flaky and golden on top.
  5. Garnish with chopped fresh dill and serve with a dollop of plain greek yogurt or sour cream, if you wish.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 529mgPotassium: 1085mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg

Notes

The cooking time for the salmon filets can change based on their thickness. Keep this in mind when checking for doneness. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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