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Authentic Sicilian Salmon: How to make Mediterranean Salmon with Olives & Capers

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Sicilian Salmon

Cultural Context

Sicilian Salmon reflects the vibrant flavors of Sicily, where fresh seafood is often paired with local produce. This dish showcases the island's Mediterranean influences, combining ingredients like olives, capers, and tomatoes. Traditionally enjoyed during family meals, it highlights the simplicity and freshness of Sicilian cuisine. Today, it's a popular choice in Italian restaurants worldwide, celebrated for its balance of flavors and ease of preparation.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 lbs wild caught fresh salmon
1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
1 medium shallot
1 cup Getta olives
2 tablespoons capers
1 teaspoon Sicilian oregano
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

capers

💰Cheaper: green olives

Green olives provide a similar briny flavor.

black olives

💰Cheaper: green olives

Green olives are often less expensive.

white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth adds flavor without the cost of wine.

1

Slice up shallots and cherry tomatoes.

2

Add sliced shallots and cherry tomatoes to a bowl.

3

Heat a frying pan on high heat and add olive oil.

4

Season the salmon with salt and black pepper.

5

Place the salmon skin-side down in the hot pan and cook for about 3 minutes on each side.

6

While the salmon is cooking, add olive oil to another frying pan.

7

Add Getta olives and capers to the second pan and season with salt and black pepper.

8

Add Sicilian oregano to the second pan and mix well.

9

Check the salmon; it should have a nice color on the skin and be ready to flip.

10

After flipping, cook the salmon for another minute or two until done.

11

Once the salmon is cooked, plate it and top it with the Mediterranean mixture from the second pan.

Cooking Techniques

slicingdrizzlingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking dishparchment paperknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishsulfites

Also Known As

Salmone alla Siciliana
Local Name: Salmoni Siciliano

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