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Close-up of three fillets of Mediterranean Baked Salmon with Tomatoes and Olives, topped with Kalamata and green olives.

Mediterranean Baked Salmon with Tomatoes and Olives

This recipe provides a simple, flavorful baked salmon dish featuring Mediterranean ingredients like olives and sun-dried tomatoes. It is suitable for home cooks seeking bold flavors and wholesome ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 filets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 318
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 skinless, boneless salmon filets
  • to taste Kosher salt and ground pepper
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons capers plus juice
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • plain greek yogurt or sour cream, Optional to serve

Equipment

  • Rectangle oven-safe dish
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Lay the 4 skinless, boneless salmon filets into a rectangle oven-safe dish.
  2. Season the filets with Kosher salt and ground pepper. Rub the minced garlic cloves and olive oil all over the filets.
  3. Top the salmon with the kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers plus juice.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 16-20 minutes, or until the salmon is flaky and golden on top.
  5. Garnish with chopped fresh dill and serve with a dollop of plain greek yogurt or sour cream, if you choose.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 529mgPotassium: 1085mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg

Notes

The cooking time for the salmon filets may change based on their thickness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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