Mediterranean Salmon with Herbs

Name: Mediterranean Salmon with Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs salmon fillets (skin-on), patted dry; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 1/2 lemon, sliced; 2 tbsp capers (drained)

Pan-seared salmon fillets topped with a bright Mediterranean herb mixture and served with lemon. A trending dinner that's elegant, healthy, and on the table in under 30 minutes.

27 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

MediterraneanDinnerStovetopPaleoWhole30Gluten-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs salmon fillets (skin-on), patted dry
3 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp lemon zest
1/2 lemon, sliced
2 tbsp capers (drained)

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp lemon zest. Set aside.
2

Pat 1.5 lbs patted dry salmon fillets (skin-on) dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
3

Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
4

Place salmon skin-side down in the hot oil. Cook for 5-6 minutes without moving, until the skin is crispy and golden.
5

Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the flesh is opaque and cooked through. Check internal temperature - salmon should reach 145 degrees F.
6

Top each salmon fillet with the herb mixture and 2 tbsp capers (drained).
7

Serve immediately with 1/2 sliced lemon for squeezing over the top.

Questions

How long does Mediterranean Salmon with Herbs keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Mediterranean Salmon with Herbs?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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