Mediterranean Baked Salmon

30 min

2 servings

Juicy, tender salmon soaks up the fragrant olive oil, where sweet notes of red onion, fresh and slightly tangy cherry tomatoes, and briny pops of capers and olives all shine through. Fresh thyme adds a beautiful herbal aroma, and if you toss in garlic and a pinch of chili flakes — you get a gentle, appetite-awakening kick. The fish stays soft inside with a lightly crisp top, and every bite feels like a little culinary getaway.

And the best part — it’s incredibly simple to make! Just 10 minutes of prep: slice the veggies, toss them in the dish, lay the salmon on top, season, drizzle with oil — and into the oven for 15 minutes. While it bakes, cook some rice or set the table. No fancy techniques, minimal cleanup, and restaurant-quality results.

Try it — your guests will be begging for the recipe! 🍋🐟

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 500 g (1.1 lbs) salmon fillet, cut into medium chunks
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons
• 200 g (1 cup) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tbsp capers
• Salt, to taste
• 100 ml (⅓ cup + 1 tbsp) olive oil
• 100 g (¾ cup) pitted olives (green or black)
• Fresh thyme sprigs, to taste
• Garlic, minced (optional, to taste)
• Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)

Cooking Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Drizzle a little olive oil in a baking dish. Add the red onion, cherry tomatoes, olives, and capers, then toss to combine.

Place the salmon chunks on top and season with salt.

Scatter fresh thyme sprigs over the dish. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, if desired.

Drizzle the remaining olive oil evenly over everything.

Bake for 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.

Optionally, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving.

Chef's Note

Serving Suggestion: Serve this flavorful Mediterranean dish with rice,
pasta, or your favorite side.

Enjoy!