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greek salmon on a plate with greek salad and tzatziki

Greek Salmon Recipe

5 from 2 votes
This delicious Greek salmon recipe is quickly marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic, and greek seasoning so it infuse it with the most Greek flavor. You can bake or grill this from start to finish in under 30 minutes (make the cucumber salad while it marinates!).
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Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Molly

INGREDIENTS

Greek Salmon

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 Tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon EACH: dried basil and dried thyme
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 (5-6 ounce) salmon fillets
  • Toppings: Balsamic glaze, fresh chopped parsley or dill

Greek Salad

  • 1 English cucumber seeded and diced
  • 1 roma tomato diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 1 avocado peeled and diced
  • 4 ounces feta cheese cubed or crumbled

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Mix all of the marinade ingredients together in a medium bowl. Remove 4 Tablespoons of the marinade to a separate medium bowl for the salad.
    1/3 cup olive oil, 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar, Juice from 1 lemon, 4 garlic cloves, 4 Tablespoons fresh dill, 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon EACH: dried basil and dried thyme, Pinch of red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Add the salmon to the marinade and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, or up to 12 hours.
    4 (5-6 ounce) salmon fillets
  • While it’s marinating, make the Greek Salad. Combine all of the ingredients with the reserved dressing and toss well. Refrigerate until serving.
    1 English cucumber, 1 roma tomato, 1/4 cup red onion, 1 avocado, 4 ounces feta cheese

Grill Salmon

  • Brush the grill grates with oil then heat the grill to medium heat (375-400°F). Place the salmon on the grill flesh-side-down. Cover and cook 4-5 minutes, until the salmon easily releases from the grill grates. Use a fish spatula to flip the salmon and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes with the grill closed, until the internal temperature reaches 125-130°F for medium-rare or 130-135°F for medium flaky salmon.

Bake Salmon

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the salmon on the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches 125-130°F for medium-rare or 130-135°F for medium flaky salmon, 10-15 minutes. Cook times will vary depending on the size of your salmon.
  • Serve the salmon with the Greek salsa and optional rice, orzo, or pasta. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and top with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

Air fryer instructions: preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes. Place the marinated greek salmon in the air fryer basket and air fryer for 8-10, until the internal temperature reaches 125-130°F for medium-rare or 130-135°F for medium salmon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1(5-ounce) fillet with salad | Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 1113mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g
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