Mediterranean Baked Fish with Olives and Capers

Flaky white fish baked with a savory mix of olives, capers, and herbs, served with roasted vegetables.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Seafood

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 1/2 cup (pitted, such as kalamata) olives
• 2 tbsp (drained) capers
• 1 (sliced into rounds) lemon
• 2 cloves (minced) garlic
• 1 tbsp (chopped) fresh oregano
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 bunch (trimmed) asparagus
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet. Top each with a slice of lemon, 1/4 cup olives, 1/2 tbsp capers, minced garlic, and chopped oregano.
3. Step 3: Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Step 4: Arrange asparagus and cherry tomatoes around the salmon on the same baking sheet.
5. Step 5: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.