Description
Delectable Mediterranean-style feta and herb crusted salmon brings coastal Greek flavors to your dinner table. Fresh herbs and tangy cheese elevate this simple yet elegant seafood dish for you to savor with pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each)
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsps Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then brush with olive oil and season generously with salt and black pepper, creating a perfect flavor foundation.
- Herbed Topping Creation: Blend feta cheese, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, dill, oregano, and panko breadcrumbs into a vibrant, textured mixture that will elevate the salmon’s natural taste.
- Coating and Baking: Spread the herbed feta mixture evenly across salmon fillets, pressing gently to ensure complete coverage. Transfer to a preheated 400F oven and roast for 12-15 minutes until fish flakes easily, then broil for 2 minutes to achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
- Serving: Plate the salmon and garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges, inviting diners to customize their culinary experience with a bright citrus accent.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Pat salmon fillets completely dry to achieve a perfectly crisp herb coating and prevent soggy texture.
- Herb Blend Balance: Mix herbs thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly, ensuring each bite captures the complete Mediterranean-inspired profile.
- Temperature Precision: Watch salmon closely during broiling to prevent burning; golden-brown crust requires careful 2-minute monitoring.
- Customize Crunch: Swap panko for gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond meal to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg