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Pan-seared Greek salmon fillet topped with fresh tomato, cucumber, olives, and feta.

Quick and Easy Greek Salmon Recipe

A light and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired salmon recipe topped with a Greek salad-style mix of tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp dried thyme or dill
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cucumber, diced
  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley or mint, chopped
  • Drizzle of olive oil + squeeze of lemon

Instructions

  1. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
  2. Add salmon fillets and marinate for 10–15 minutes.
  3. Combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, feta, and herbs. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then toss gently.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the salmon, 4–5 minutes per side. Alternatively, bake at 400°F for 12–14 minutes.
  5. Top cooked salmon with the prepared Greek topping. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Don’t over-marinate the salmon in lemon juice.
  • Use fresh herbs for added flavor if available.
  • Store topping and salmon separately if meal prepping.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Seared or Baked
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet with topping
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: quick salmon recipe, baked salmon, Mediterranean dinner, Greek seafood, 30-minute meal