Mediterranean Baked Salmon

This recipe for Mediterranean Baked Salmon is fresh fish fillets topped with garlic, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, and fresh dill, then roasted to tender perfection. A super easy dinner option that’s quick to make and perfect for busy weeknights!

If you love salmon, Try my baked pesto salmon recipe and this easy-to-make baked honey mustard salmon.

If you need an easy, tasty dinner on the table as soon as possible, this baked salmon fits the bill! It takes less than 20 minutes to make, yet is packed with tons of flavor. No marinating required!

You can never go wrong with salmon for dinner; I often find myself making salmon piccata, grilled salmon, or this speedy and flavorful baked salmon. In this, one-pan baked salmon recipe, Mediterranean ingredients add great flavor and keep the fish moist and tender as it bakes.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Quick and simple: This Mediterranean salmon is a quick, simple, and easy recipe to put together in just 20 minutes. As an added plus, everything cooks in one pan for fast cleanup.
• Healthy: Salmon is full of omega 3’s, high in protein, and packed with vitamins. It is also a great low-carb dinner option.
• So flavorful: Tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. If you’re bored of the same old salmon recipes, give this one a try! It’s so incredibly delicious!

Ingredients needed

The best part about this delicious Mediterranean-baked salmon recipe is how such simple ingredients can create amazing flavors. Here’s everything you’ll need to make it:

• Salmon: You will need four medium-sized salmon fillets. If using frozen fish, be sure to thaw it right before cooking.
• Kosher salt & pepper: To bring all of the flavors together!
• Garlic: Freshly minced garlic gives the salmon a wonderful flavor.
• Olive oil: Rich olive oil is used to cook the salmon and gives the skin a crunchy finish. Any kind of neutral cooking oil can be used in place of olive oil such as avocado, safflower, etc.
• Kalamata olives: Pitted kalamata olives are naturally tangy and add a hint of savoriness to the dish.
• Sun-dried tomatoes: Use the sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for this recipe.
• Capers: One of our favorite ingredients for adding extra pizzaz to a dish. Capers are tangy, briny, and somewhat lemony.
• Fresh dill: Adds color, freshness, and wonderful flavor.

How to make this recipe

Prep the salmon: First, preheat the oven to 400ºF. Then, lay the salmon filets into a rectangular oven-safe dish. Season with salt, and pepper and rub the garlic and olive oil all over the filets.

Add the additional ingredients: Top with the olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers.

Cook: Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 16-20 minutes, or until the salmon is flaky and golden on top.

Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped dill and serve with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream, if desired.

Tips for recipe success

Here are a few tips to make sure your salmon turns out perfect!

• This Greek-flavored topping will work well on other types of fish such as swordfish, halibut, cod, and trout. You may need to adjust the cooking time, though.
• You can use any fresh herbs you happen to have on hand – other great choices include parsley, basil, or chives.
• If your salmon has skin, you can easily remove the skin using a fork once the salmon is cooked.

Frequently asked questions

Serving suggestions

This easy salmon recipe with olives and sun-dried tomatoes makes a filling meal on its own. For a bit more heft, you can add a side of white rice, pasta like this creamy lemon pasta, or crispy smashed potatoes.

For a bit of crunch and texture, I like to pair the salmon with a fresh salad. Other delicious options:

• Air Fryer Broccoli
• Oven-Baked Asparagus
• Garlic Herbed Red Potatoes
• Oven Roasted Green Beans

Storage & reheating

• Storing leftovers. While salmon is best served immediately if you have leftovers, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• How to reheat. Reheat in a 300ºF preheated oven or air fryer for 5-10 minutes until warmed through. Alternatively, you can reheat in the microwave in 20-second increments until heated all the way through. It’s also good cold on a salad.

More salmon recipes to try

If you love this salmon recipe, then you’ll love these:

• Oven-Baked Salmon and Veggies
• Honey Lime-Glazed Salmon
• Blackened Salmon
• Maple-Glazed Dijon Mustard Salmon
• Creamy Balsamic Chicken Skillet