Salmon really lends itself to the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean! We love the fish prepared with simple and fresh ingredients: sweet tomatoes, rich olive oil, lemon, garlic, and herbs. Explore our most delicious Mediterranean-inspired salmon recipes, including baked, pan-seared, and oven-baked options.
Mediterranean Salmon Baked in Foil
Brenda Venable
“This Mediterranean salmon, baked in foil packets with olives, artichokes, tomatoes, and Mediterranean seasonings, stays moist and tender, and cleanup is minimal,” says Allrecipes Allstar Brenda Venable.
Mediterranean-Twist Salmon
Pan-fried salmon with a garlic, tomato, and balsamic sauce is simply delicious. Serve with couscous for an easy Mediterranean-style dish any night of the week. “Family loved it!” says reviewer jkw321. “The balsamic reduced and added a wonderful sweetness.”
Pan-Seared Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon
Salmon filets are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of Mediterranean ingredients, including sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, spinach, and feta; then they’re pan-fried to perfection in this flavor-packed fish dish that looks and tastes fantastic.
Mediterranean Salmon
France C
Broiled salmon fillets are flavored with garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, cilantro, and basil in this easy fish dish that’s sure to become a family favorite. “The fact that it takes less than half an hour to make is wonderful, but the results are very tasty, which is extra wonderful!” says reviewer BlondeCook.
Tomato Basil Salmon
Salmon fillets are baked with olive oil, basil, Parmesan, and sliced tomatoes with incredibly moist and tender results. “I used fresh basil leaves and layered them under the tomato slices,” says Allrecipes member Chris Olesen. “It made a pretty presentation and the family enjoyed it.”
Mediterranean Salmon Pasta Salad
Ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, shallots, and penne pasta are tossed in a lemon-mustard-dill vinaigrette in this tasty Mediterranean-inspired pasta salad. Black or green olives make a delicious addition.
Mediterranean Grilled Salmon Kabobs
“A new interesting take on salmon marinated in tzatziki sauce grilled along with grape tomatoes, green peppers, and red onions,” says Allrecipes member Chef Mo.
Mediterranean Salmon Foil Packets
France C
Salmon filets are grilled in a foil parcel with cherry tomatoes, black olive tapenade, basil, thyme, and olive oil for a gorgeous al fresco evening meal. And when the weather isn’t grill-friendly? Bake the parcels in the oven!