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Mediterranean Salmon

Mediterranean Salmon: A Flavor-Packed 30-Minute Delight

Mediterranean Salmon is a quick and nutritious dish featuring omega-3s, chickpeas, and feta, prepared in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Fresh salmon or frozen salmon
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Rice Mixture
  • 2 cups Cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup Green olives sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice fresh
For the Feta Mixture
  • 1 cup Feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red chili flakes optional for heat
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh oregano optional

Equipment

  • Cast-Iron Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Season salmon with smoked paprika, salt, and red chili flakes. Cook skin-side up for 4 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Flip salmon to cook skin-side down, adjusting the heat to medium. Cook for another 5 minutes until opaque and flakes easily.
  3. In the same skillet, add jasmine rice, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and olives. Pour in lemon juice and olive oil, stirring through for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  4. In a bowl, mix crumbled feta, olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano until creamy and smooth.
  5. Toss half of the feta mixture into the rice mixture, then place salmon on top and spoon remaining feta over salmon. Sprinkle with fresh oregano.
  6. Serve the dish ensuring each plate has a generous serving of rice, chickpeas, and feta topped salmon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Mediterranean Salmon is not just delicious but also simple to whip up, making it a fantastic choice for your next family meal or gathering!

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