Greek salmon is delicious, flaky, and tender. This oven-baked salmon is packed with Mediterranean flavors of garlic, lemon, and fresh dill and creates a show-stopping meal in just 20 minutes. Talk about quick and easy! It's the perfect recipe to add to your healthy weeknight dinner rotation, especially if you are looking to incorporate more seafood into your diet. It's a total crowd pleaser.
Why You’ll Love Greek Salmon
- Greek salmon is easy and fast! Don’t worry about having enough time to cook your salmon. This recipe is easy to prep, pop into the oven, and bakes in just 15 minutes, which leaves you enough time to make side dishes, finish errands, and spend time with the people who matter most.
- Fresh Mediterranean flavors. This Greek salmon is packed with some classic Mediterranean ingredients like fresh dill, garlic, and lemon juice. It's the perfect meal when you are craving something fresh and light.
- Salmon is rich in vitamins and nutrients. Salmon is one of the healthiest fish out there. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, protein, tons of B vitamins, potassium, and selenium. When you eat Greek salmon, you’re choosing to feed your family a meal that’s healthy and delicious!
Ingredients
To make this quick and easy, delicious Greek salmon, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):
- salmon - you will need about 1 lb. of salmon cut into fillets. I cut mine into to 2 large fillets, but I typically cut mine into 4 filets for more individual portions.
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- fresh dill
- dried oregano - you can also substitute this with Italian seasoning.
- garlic
- salt and pepper
You will also need a small mixing bowl and quarter sheet baking pan.
How to Make the Best Greek Salmon
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Pat dry salmon fillets and place skin-side down on a lined quarter sheet baking pan.
- Marinate. In a small mixing bowl, stir to combine olive oil, lemon juice, dill, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Brush or pour the marinade over the salmon and let it sit while the oven is preheating.
- Bake. Bake for 15 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve with an extra squeeze of lemon juice on top, if desired.
How to Serve Greek Salmon
Greek you can serve Greek Salmon on its own or over a bowl of rice (try Rice Pilaf with Carrots or a simple Basmati Rice), with a side of Pita Bread, Roasted Vegetables, or over a Greek Salad.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Air Fryer instructions: You can easily cook this salmon in the air fryer. To air fry, place the salmon in a single layer into the air fryer basket (you may have to do this in 2 batches). Air fry at 400F for about 10 minutes.
- How to store: Leftover salmon will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days when stored in an airtight container. Allow the fish to cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator.
- How to reheat salmon: Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes, or in the microwave for about 1 minute. You can also reheat in a preheated oven or air fryer at 300F for about 5-10 minutes until warmed through. You can also eat leftovers cold over a salad or in a sandwich.
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Recipe
Greek Salmon
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Greek salmon is delicious, flaky, and tender. This healthy oven-baked salmon is packed with Mediterranean flavors and is ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. salmon, cut into fillets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Pat dry salmon fillets and place skin-side down on a lined quarter sheet baking pan.
- In a small mixing bowl, stir to combine olive oil, lemon juice, dill, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Brush or pour the marinade over the salmon and let it sit while the oven is preheating.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve with an extra squeeze of lemon juice on top, if desired.
Notes
Air Fryer instructions: You can easily cook this salmon in the air fryer. To air fry, place the salmon in a single layer into the air fryer basket (you may have to do this in 2 batches). Air fry at 400F for about 10 minutes.
How to store: Leftover salmon will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days when stored in an airtight container. Allow the fish to cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator.
How to reheat salmon: Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes, or in the microwave for about 1 minute. You can also reheat in a preheated oven or air fryer at 300F for about 5-10 minutes until warmed through. You can also eat leftovers cold over a salad or in a sandwich.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Greek
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Angel says
So delicious! Turned out wonderful.
Wendy says
I’ve tried many baked salmon recipes and they mostly turn out SO boring and/or dry. If I’m lucky I’ll get one that results in something mediocre enough to make me think in my head that I could possibly revisit the recipe in the future. Possibly is the underscored word here. Then I somehow happen upon your blog after looking, yet again, through tens of recipes and basically strike the baked salmon lottery. Not only was the salmon very flavorful, it was also perfectly moist AND very exciting to eat. I wanted more and more! Thank you a million times over for the best baked salmon I’ve had in my entire life.
Jessica says
This is a simple and delicious recipe. I’ve made is several times, and it’s always come out perfect. Tonight I’m making it using Halibut, because my hubby doesn’t like salmon! (I only cook salmon when he’s out of town! Haha)
Leon Denney says
Very nice and easy to prepare without making a mess. Tasty and simple for a summer meal and I served with a 3 bean salad, chilled pickled beets and melon slices, making an attractive plate.
Maria says
Delicious and so easy and quick to make!
Kathleen Calhoun says
This is our favorite Salmon recipe! It’s so quick and easy, yet tastes wonderful and appears to be a dish that requires time and expertise to make! Guests have asked for the recipe - the highest compliment. Thank you for sharing this great recipe and giving step-by-step instructions to make it easy to follow.