A quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender salmon, fresh vegetables, and Mediterranean flavors, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Protein
2lbsalmon fillets
Spices & Herbs
1teaspoonsmoked paprika
0.5teaspoondried oregano
0.5teaspoondried parsley
0.25teaspoonred chili flakes
0.25teaspoonsalt
Vegetables & Legumes
1.5cupscooked jasmine rice
15ozcanned chickpeas
6ozcherry tomatoes (2 colors)(sliced in half)
0.33cupkalamata olives(sliced)
0.25cupgreen olives(sliced)
Fruits & Citrus
3tablespoonsfreshly squeezed lemon juice
6ozfeta cheese(diced into small cubes)
Oils & Condiments
3tablespoonsolive oil (divided)
1tablespoonolive oil
Herbs & Seasonings
1tablespoonfreshly squeezed lemon juice
0.25teaspoondried oregano (or more)
2tablespoonschopped fresh oregano (optional)
Garnish
fresh oregano(for garnish)
Instructions
Season the salmon fillets with smoked paprika, dried oregano, parsley, chili flakes, and salt.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Remove salmon and set aside. In the same pan, add chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, olives, and cooked rice. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and lemon juice, then toss to combine.
Return salmon to the pan, sprinkle with feta and chopped oregano, and cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
Garnish with fresh oregano and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the salmon with spices for 10 minutes before cooking.