Mediterranean Salmon Mediterranean-spiced salmon and vegetable quinoa is a healthy protein packed meal! Earthy spices, roasted lemons and fresh vegetables in each bite. Mediterranean-inspired salmon in parchment paper with sun-dried tomatoes, dill, capers, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, and pesto sauce is a mouth-watering experience for a lovely evening in.

Ingredients of Mediterranean Salmon

  1. You need 2 of salmon fillets.
  2. It's 1 of roma tomato, thinly sliced.
  3. It's 1/2 of yellow onion, thinly sliced.
  4. You need 1/4 cup of sliced black olives.
  5. It's 1 tbsp of olive oil, extra virgin.
  6. You need 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar.
  7. You need of salt.
  8. Prepare of pepper.
  9. Prepare 1/2 tsp of dry basil.
  10. It's 1/2 of lemon.

Mediterranean Salmon step by step

  1. Preheat oven to broil..
  2. Pat salmon fillets dry..
  3. Add salt and pepper..
  4. In a large skillet, on medium high heat, pour in a little olive oil, coating the pans bottom. Then add in the salmon fillets and cook until the bottom of the salmon has turned light pink (about 1/4 inch)..
  5. Top salmon fillets with tomatoes, onions, and black olives. Season with salt and dry basil. Then sprinkle on olive oil, lemon juice, & balsamic vinegar..
  6. Place salmon in the oven and broil for 12-13 minutes..
  7. Remove salmon from the oven, let cool for 1-2 minutes and serve! Tonight I served mine with Japanese yams, & sauteed zucchini! 😄.

Remove the salmon and place on warmed plates. Garnish with green olives and lemon slices. Seared salmon is served with a hearty vegetable sauté, which gets zingy flavor from capers and a touch of garlic. A sprinkle of almonds finishes the dish with delightfully crunchy contrast. Mediterranean Salmon Foil Packets are incredibly delicious and full of flavor.

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