Description
A vibrant and easy one-skillet Mediterranean salmon with rice dish featuring flaky salmon, lemony rice, chickpeas, olives, tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese. Perfect for a quick, healthy dinner packed with bold flavors.
Ingredients
- For the salmon:
- 2 pounds salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- For the rice mixture:
- 1½ cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 6 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- ⅓ cup kalamata olives, sliced
- ¼ cup green olives, sliced
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- For the feta mixture:
- 6 oz feta cheese, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano (optional)
- Fresh oregano for garnish
Instructions
- Season salmon with paprika, oregano, parsley, chili flakes, salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook salmon for 4 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add rice, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, green olives, and lemon juice. Stir gently to combine and heat through.
- In a small bowl, mix diced feta with olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, and fresh oregano (if using).
- Stir half the feta mixture into the rice. Place cooked salmon fillets on top of the rice and warm through for 1–2 minutes.
- Top with the remaining feta mixture and garnish with fresh oregano. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Swap jasmine rice with basmati, brown rice, or quinoa for variation.
- Add zucchini, spinach, or roasted peppers for extra vegetables.
- Use canned white beans instead of chickpeas if desired.
- Omit feta or use dairy-free cheese for a dairy-free version.
- To make it spicier, add extra chili flakes or a pinch of cayenne to the salmon seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
