Description
A vibrant, heart-healthy Mediterranean Salmon Bake made with omega-3 rich salmon, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, pesto, and feta. A one-pan weeknight dinner that delivers irresistible flavor and proven Mediterranean wellness benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet; sauté red onion and garlic 2–3 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook 1 minute until wilted; remove from heat.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and place on sheet pan; season with salt and pepper.
- Spread 1–2 teaspoons pesto over each fillet.
- Top with spinach mixture, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until salmon reaches 145°F and flakes easily.
- Add lemon juice and rest 3–5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a golden top, broil the salmon for the final 1–2 minutes. Pat fish dry before seasoning to prevent steaming.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Mediterranean salmon, salmon bake, healthy fish recipe, omega-3 dinner, one pan salmon