Mediterranean Salmon with Zesty Lemon Rice & Feta

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Looking for a quick and delicious weeknight meal? This Mediterranean Salmon is your answer! Packed with fresh herbs, tender salmon, and colorful veggies, it’s a one-pan wonder that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Healthy, flavorful, and perfect for when you need dinner on the table fast!

Enjoy the bright flavors of the Mediterranean in this easy salmon recipe. Juicy salmon fillets, roasted vegetables, and fragrant herbs come together in one pan for a satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and simple to make. Perfect for busy evenings or a light yet hearty lunch!

Ingredients & Substitutions

Salmon:

• 2 lb salmon fillets
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried parsley
• ¼ tsp red chili flakes
• ¼ tsp salt
• 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)

Mediterranean Rice:

• 1½ cups cooked jasmine rice
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
• 6 oz cherry tomatoes (mixed colors), halved
• ⅓ cup kalamata olives, sliced
• ¼ cup green olives, sliced
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Feta Cheese Mixture:

• 6 oz feta cheese, cut into small cubes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ¼ tsp dried oregano (or more, if desired)
• 2 tbsp fresh oregano (optional)
• Fresh oregano for garnish

How to Make Honey Butter Chicken:

• Cook the Salmon:Heat a large skillet over medium for about 4 minutes. Coat the top of the salmon fillets with smoked paprika, oregano, parsley, red chili flakes, and salt. Drizzle 1 tbsp of olive oil on the fish and rub the spices in.Add 2 tbsp of olive oil to the skillet, then place the salmon skin-side up. Sear for 4 minutes, then flip to cook skin-side down for another 5 minutes on medium heat. Remove the salmon from the skillet, carefully sliding the fillets off the skin. Discard the skin or save for later.
• Make Mediterranean Rice:In the same skillet, add cooked jasmine rice, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and olives. Stir in 3 tbsp of lemon juice and reheat everything over medium heat, adding 1 tbsp olive oil if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, combine the sauce ingredients. Stir constantly until it thickens like caramel. Toss the chicken back in the sauce until fully coated.
• Prepare Feta Mixture:
  In a small bowl, toss the feta cubes with olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, and fresh oregano (if using) until the cheese is evenly coated.
• Assemble the Dish:
  Stir half of the feta mixture into the rice in the skillet. Gently place the cooked salmon back into the skillet and reheat on medium. Top with the remaining feta cheese and a sprinkle of fresh oregano. Serve warm.