Mediterranean Baked Salmon Bites
These Mediterranean Baked Salmon Bites are a quick and flavorful dish, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal or a tasty appetizer. Salmon is seasoned with herbs, tossed with Kalamata olives, and baked to flaky perfection.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Salmon Fillets skin off, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
- 0.25 tsp Onion Powder
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.125 tsp Black Pepper
- 0.25 cup Kalamata Olives pitted and roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a medium bowl, combine the salmon cubes, olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, tossing gently to coat evenly.
- Stir the chopped Kalamata olives into the seasoned salmon mixture.
- Spread the salmon and olive mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring some space between each piece.
- Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque throughout and flakes easily (internal temperature 145°F/63°C).
- Remove from the oven, drizzle with fresh lemon juice, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can marinate the salmon for 15-20 minutes before baking. Be careful not to overcook the salmon to keep it moist and tender.