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Easy Mediterranean Salmon Bake Recipe

This Mediterranean Salmon Bake brings bold flavors, heart-healthy nutrients, and effortless prep together in a 30-minute weeknight masterpiece. Featuring omega-3 rich salmon, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, pesto, and feta, this sheet-pan dinner delivers restaurant-quality taste with minimal ingredients and cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets 5–6 oz each, skin-on
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 3 tbsp basil pesto
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: fresh lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté red onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes. Add spinach and cook 1 minute until wilted.
  3. Pat salmon dry and place skin-side down on the sheet pan. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Spread 1–2 tsp pesto over each fillet. Top with sautéed vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta.
  5. Bake 12–15 minutes until salmon flakes easily and reaches 125–135°F internally.
  6. Rest 2–3 minutes, then finish with lemon juice if desired.

Notes

For dairy-free, replace feta with chopped Kalamata olives. Do not overbake—salmon continues to cook from residual heat. Cherry tomatoes can replace sun-dried tomatoes for a fresher flavor.