Mediterranean Salmon (Printable Version)
Flavorful salmon fillets baked with cherry tomatoes, olives, and herbs for a quick, healthy Mediterranean-inspired dinner.
# Ingredients:
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4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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½ small red onion, thinly sliced
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½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
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2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp salt
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
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In a bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
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Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the baking dish and surround them with the vegetable mixture. Drizzle additional olive oil over the salmon.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
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Sprinkle chopped basil on top before serving. Enjoy!