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mediterranean salmon recipe With Olive Tapenade and Tomato Gems
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Keto-Friendly
Description
This Mediterranean salmon recipe with olive tapenade and tomato gems is a healthy, family-friendly dinner offering vibrant flavors and essential nutrition. It’s designed for quick preparation, making it perfect for busy weeknights while bringing gourmet taste to your table.
Ingredients
- 4 6 oz (170g) salmon fillets, skin-on or off
- 0.5 cup (120ml) olive tapenade
- 1.5 cups (225g) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup (10g) fresh herbs, finely chopped (such as Italian parsley, basil, or dill)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium lemon, for fresh zest and juice
- 0.5 teaspoon (3g) salt, or to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon (3g) freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Pat salmon fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels. Halve cherry or grape tomatoes and roughly chop fresh herbs. Preheat oven to 400F (200C) for baking, or set a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for pan-searing.
- Season Salmon: Place salmon on your prepared cooking surface. Drizzle each fillet generously with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spread a substantial, even spoonful of olive tapenade over the top of each salmon fillet.
- Cook Salmon: Choose your cooking method. Oven Baked: Arrange salmon on a baking sheet (lined with parchment paper) and scatter tomatoes around. Bake at 400F (200C) for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes and tomatoes soften. Pan-Seared: Place salmon skin-side down in a hot pan. Sear for 5-7 minutes until skin is crispy, then flip and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes during the last few minutes. Air Fryer: Place seasoned salmon in the basket. Cook at 375F (190C) for 10-12 minutes, adding tomatoes for the final 5 minutes. Aim for an internal temperature of 145F (63C).
- Finish and Serve: Transfer salmon to serving plates. Garnish generously with fresh chopped herbs and a final squeeze of lemon juice. Serve immediately.
Notes
For crispy skin and perfect doneness, ensure salmon is patted dry before cooking. Wild-caught Alaskan salmon and organic tomatoes enhance flavor and nutrition. This dish is naturally gluten-free and can be made keto-friendly by ensuring sugar-free tapenade. If air frying, cover loosely with foil if salmon looks dry before cooking is complete.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Pan-Searing, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170 g)
- Calories: 490 calories
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg