Mediterranean Salmon (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Salmon
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4 pieces of salmon, each weighing about 7 oz
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1 lemon, thinly sliced
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2 tsp dried oregano
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2 tsp garlic powder
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2 tsp dried basil
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1 tsp dried parsley flakes
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1/2 tsp salt (kosher preferred)
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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1/4 tsp ground pepper
→ Mediterranean Topping
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped into small pieces
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1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
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1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
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1 tbsp freshly chopped mint
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and black pepper, adjust to taste
# Instructions:
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Heat up your oven to 400°F for baking.
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Mix all the spices together in a small dish. Pat the salmon fillets dry, then sprinkle about one tsp of the spice mix on each piece.
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Place the salmon in a well-oiled cast iron pan and surround it with slices of lemon.
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Let the salmon cook in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until its internal temperature hits 145°F.
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In a small bowl, toss together everything for the Mediterranean topping.
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Spoon the Mediterranean mix and dressing over the salmon. It’s great with a side of couscous salad if you’re into that.
# Notes:
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You could air fry this at 400°F for about 8-10 minutes.
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Keep leftover salmon in the fridge for up to three days.
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It pairs nicely with a fresh Mediterranean couscous salad.