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Mediterranean Christmas Salmon

Cultural Context

In Greece, Christmas is celebrated with a variety of festive dishes, and salmon has become a popular choice for its rich flavor and health benefits. This Mediterranean Christmas Salmon dish combines traditional Greek ingredients like olives, feta, and capers, creating a vibrant centerpiece for holiday feasts. The dish reflects the Mediterranean diet's emphasis on fresh produce and healthy fats, making it a delightful option for modern holiday gatherings.

MediterraneanGRmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb salmon fillets
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh dill
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup roasted peppers
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chives

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

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Goat cheese provides a tangy flavor while being lower in fat.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water with lemon juice

Chicken broth adds depth without alcohol.

1

Use a double layer of foil topped with parchment paper for easy serving later.

2

Add a touch of oil, salt, and pepper to the salmon.

3

Bake at 450°F until it's cooked how you like, 15 to 20 minutes.

4

While the salmon cooks, mix one cup sour cream, two tablespoons fresh dill, two minced garlic cloves, and a half teaspoon of salt.

5

Once done, let the salmon rest for 15 to 60 minutes.

6

Mix a jar of drained chopped roasted peppers, two chopped tomatoes, a third cup each of parsley and chives, a tablespoon olive oil, and a quarter teaspoon of salt.

7

Loosen the salmon from the parchment with a thin spatula, then slide out the parchment, foil, and skin.

8

Spread the sauce half or all of it on the salmon.

9

Top with the pepper mixture.

10

Surround the salmon with greens, extra herbs, and tomatoes.

Cooking Techniques

baking

Equipment Needed

baking dishparchment papermeasuring spoonsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishmilk

Also Known As

Greek Christmas SalmonFestive Salmon with Mediterranean Flavors

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