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salmon souvlaki with herby sundried tomato olive tapenade
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Healthy, veggie-filled, and totally customizable plates featuring a savory Greek-style salmon and a simple, herb-laden sundried tomato and olive relish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 4-6 oz filets salmon
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp dill, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp oregano, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • pinch each kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 cup tzaziki, homemade or store bought
  • naan or pita, rice, fresh vegetables, to serve

sundried tomato olive tapenade

  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • 1 tbsp dill
  • 1 tbsp basil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and pat dry salmon filets. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, parsley, dill, oregano, garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Add salmon to a large ziploc bag and pour marinade overtop. Seal bag and toss salmon to and fro until well-coated. Marinate in the fridge at least an hour, or up to 6.
  • Prepare the tapenade. In the bowl of a food processor, add all tapenade ingredients. Whiz until finely chopped and no large chunks of any ingredient remain. Pour into a bowl, seal, and chill until ready to serve.
  • When salmon are finished marinating, preheat a large skillet with 2 tbsp olive or avocado oil over medium-high heat. Remove salmon from the bag with a pair of tongues, discarding remaining marinade. Place in the skillet skin-side down and sear 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and sear 4-5 minutes more. Scoot skillet off the heat.
  • To serve, add naan, pita, rice, or grain of choice to a plate or bowl. Smear tzaziki on one side then top with a salmon filet. Add fresh halved cherry tomatoes, greens, grilled vegetables of choice, even a dollop of hummus if you wish. Finish with a spoonful of tapenade and a squeeze of lemon juice.