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Mediterranean Style Salmon Recipe – Chef Dennis

Published: Jul 17, 2017 · Modified: Mar 21, 2021 by Chef Dennis Littley

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Mediterranean Style Salmon – Delicious and Healthy!

Since finding out that I like salmon (specifically Northwest Salmon) I’ve been enjoying experimenting with different ways to prepare and serve this delightful fish!

One of my new favorites is my easy to make Mediterranean Style Salmon. 

mediterranean style salmon on a white plate


 

This is one of my Restaurant Style Dishes that you can make easily in your own home in less time than it takes to pick-up takeout and for a fraction of the cost of eating out……. What could be better?

Everyone has busy lives and eating well has to be one of the most important decisions we need to make. But eating healthy doesn’t mean we need to scrimp on the flavors and my Mediterranean Style Salmon is loaded with flavor.

With a busy lifestyle, we need to find healthy flavorful dishes that we can make in a short amount of time, and of course, we need them to be cost-effective.

Since my recent find of Northwest Coho Salmon at Costco, good salmon has become affordable and since its IQF frozen, readily available.

Table of Contents:
  • What do I need to make Mediterranean Style Salmon?
  • Can I use the tapenade with other fish? 
  • Do I have to use Feta Cheese in this Tapenade?
  • Recipe: Mediterranean Style Salmon

What do I need to make Mediterranean Style Salmon?

ingredients to make Mediterranean style salmon

Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make Mediterranean style salmon. In Chef Speak this is called the Mise en Place which translates into Everything in its Place.

Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed the cooking process, but it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

Can I use the tapenade with other fish? 

Yes, you can. This topping will be a wonderful addition to any of your favorite white flesh fish. 

These are some of my favorites:

  • Mahi-Mahi
  • Grouper
  • Red Snapper
  • Flounder
olive feta tapenade in a glass bowl

You can make the feta-olive tapenade ahead of time to even save yourself, even more, time and do yourself a favor and make a little extra because you’re going to love the flavor of my feta-olive tapenade. It should be served cold on top of the cooked salmon.

Do I have to use Feta Cheese in this Tapenade?

No, you don’t.

I also like this tapenade with Bleu Cheese or Gorgonzola.

If you’re not fond of cheese you can leave it out altogether.

It makes a great bruschetta topping and would be delicious with grilled chicken or any other fish. Serve this dish with your favorite side dish or just a salad and you have a healthy delicious restaurant-style dinner on your table in less than 30 minutes!

roasted salmon fillet topped with feta olive tapenade on a white plate

If you enjoyed this recipe you might also like these recipes:

  • Blackened Salmon with a Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
  • Pan Seared Halibut
  • How to Poach Mahi-Mahi (or your favorite fish)
  • Grilled Atlantic Rockfish

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mediterranean style salmon on a white plate

Mediterranean Style Salmon

Chef Dennis Littley
Salmon has got to be one of the most popular fish to serve for dinner, and my Mediterranean style salmon will certainly be a crowd pleaser!  With my easy to make olive tapenade you’ve got yourself a healthy and delicious restaurant-style dinner.
4.81 from 63 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Entree
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2
Calories 429 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 salmon filets Sockeye, Coho or Atlantic
  • ½ cup mixed olives
  • ½ cup diced tomato
  • ⅓ cup feta crumbles
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian parsley
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar or more to taste
  • sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Salmon

  • preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  • rinse the salmon under cold running water
  • remove skin from salmon if still attached by careful running a knife between the skin and flesh of the salmon
  • sprinkle the top of the salmon with sea salt and black pepper
  • place the salmon in a baking dish with a little water in the dish to keep the salmon from drying out
  • place the dish in oven and bake for 15 minutes
  • Remove from oven and top with the cold feta-olive tapenade

Tapenade

  • chop the mixed olives and tomatoes in a small dice
  • finely chop Italian parsley
  • mix the olives, tomatoes, parsley and feta crumbles together adding the olive oil and balsamic vinegar
  • season to taste with sea salt and black pepper
  • Top the salmon liberally with the feta-olive tapenade and serve

Nutrition

Calories: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 38gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 886mgPotassium: 946mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 545IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Monica says

    September 27, 2023 at 10:45 pm

    5 stars
    My entire family enjoyed this quick and delicious meal

    Reply
  2. Michelle says

    March 12, 2021 at 8:23 pm

    5 stars
    This was so delicious, easy enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for company. We made the recipe as directed mostly. Subbed sundried tomatoes for the fresh ones, and served on a bed of baby spinach. Had tabbouleh on the side.

    Reply
    • Jerry Brennan says

      April 11, 2021 at 7:19 pm

      5 stars
      I did the exact same thing this evening, sun dried tomatoes, and spinach…..prior to reading the comments and saw that you, too, did this. Great minds think alike!
      😎
      Delicious

      Reply
  3. Christine Dahlberg says

    February 27, 2021 at 8:58 am

    5 stars
    I made this with no tweaks except I baked the salmon in an open top aluminum foil boat I made with a little water in the bottom. Super delicious and super easy to make. I served it with couscous fritters made from leftover couscous . I really impressed myself and my dinner companion. It also looked as impressive as it tasted good

    Reply
  4. Addison says

    February 20, 2021 at 6:33 pm

    5 stars
    These flavors are so fresh! What a delicious dinner!

    Reply
  5. Mama Maggie's Kitchen says

    February 18, 2021 at 4:44 am

    5 stars
    This dish looks SO deliciously good. I wish I could eat that right now!

    Reply
  6. jill says

    February 16, 2021 at 7:19 am

    5 stars
    I can’t wait to make this for my sister. She will love it so much! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
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