Baked Mediterranean Herb Salmon with Lemon and Olives

By AislePrompt Editorial · ·

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are drafted and published.

An aromatic baked salmon infused with Mediterranean herbs, fresh lemon slices, and briny olives for a light and flavorful dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired game-day recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, lemon, kalamata olives for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 18 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

Chef’s knives that make the prep fast → Best Chef's Knives for 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Bakeware & baking tools → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Mince 3 garlic cloves and mix with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Place 4 salmon fillets (150 grams each) on the tray skin-side down and brush the herb oil mixture evenly over each fillet.
  4. Step 4: Thinly slice 1 large lemon and arrange the slices over and around the salmon, then scatter 60 grams halved kalamata olives over the top.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 15-18 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the lemon slices are slightly caramelized.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables.

Related recipes