Do you guys ever get tired of me blogging about how easy my recipes are? I feel like that’s the first thing I say on every post….well here I go again! This recipe is soooo easy! No, really it is! Plus- I love that this salmon is baked- perfect for any season.
It’s Feta, a few fresh herbs, lemon and salmon. That’s it. Comes together in about 3 minutes and bakes up quickly on parchment or foil, no mess! Who’s your buddy? Who’s your pal in the kitchen? Meeee!
No special equipment needed (because you know I am lazy and hate to clean up all those kitchen accessories). My knife works great. Chop up the Feta, herbs, squeeze of lemon and a pinch of salt. Spread on a salmon fillet. Place in oven. Sip a glass of Chardy and boom! Gourmet meal, family is cheering, husband is kissing all over ya and life is lovely.
I always have Feta in the fridge. I buy the big containers at Costco and use it on everything. I have been dieting since I was a young chub and love, love, love cheese. Feta gives me the biggest bang for my cheesy calorie and ads a ton of flavor.
Hoping you love this easy recipe!
Clink!
Kathi
If you have salmon but no Feta in the fridge – try my Lime and Garlic Salmon
Or an easy Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner!
Feta and Herb Crusted Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 salmon fillet - I use Steelhead from Costco but Atlantic or any other will be fine. Thaw if frozen.
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley - rough chopped you will finish chopping with Feta
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives - rough chopped you will finish chopping with Feta
- Juice from half a lemon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line baking sheet with parchment or foil for easy clean up.
- Combine parsley, chives, Feta, lemon, salt and pepper on cutting board.
- Run knife through it several times, chopping up all ingredients to mix.
- Spread on fillet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve!
Lisa Marie Reed says
Made this for the 1st time tonight and it was AMAZING! The hubby loved it too. Had sauteed broccoli and cinnamon cayenne pepper sweet potatoes with it. Light and so satisfying! Thank you…will make it again and again!! Wish I could post a picture.
Rob says
Added some fresh oregano to the recipe and my family absolutely loved it.
Mary Kay says
WE LOVE THIS RECIPE. So easy and taste fabulous.
Kathi & Rachel says
Thank you! We are so glad you loved it.
JC says
I have frozen salmon filets that are deboned, but still have the skin on them. . Can they be used with this recipe? If so, how would I adjust the cooking time or should I thaw them first? Sorry, very inexperienced cook here.
Kathi & Rachel says
Hi JC – thaw the salmon first and you can leave the skin on. After it’s baked simple use a spatula to lift the cooked salmon off the skin…it will come off very easily. Happy to help new home chefs anytime! Kathi
JC says
Sorry, just saw in the recipe to thaw if the salmon is frozen, but wondering about how long that would take roughly if anyone knows. Thanks!
Kathi & Rachel says
How long to thaw? Put it on a metal baking sheet and it will thaw faster. Probably take 90 minutes or so depending on thickness. Store in fridge till ready to use once thawed.
Kayla says
Steelhead is trout, not salmon
Kathi & Rachel says
A+ observation. What did you think of the recipe?
Kayla says
Recipe sounds great. Plan on making sometime this week. Thanks! k.
Tami says
Delicious! This will be a regular in our house!
Angela says
This looks tasty. Always looking for new salmon recipes.
Stephanie says
Looks delish! Can’t wait to try this on our salmon from Alaska
Caitlyn says
This is a fabulous and easy recipe! I have been making this for a few years now and I can honestly say that it is my family’s favourite way to have salmon. I’ve even managed to get the thumbs up from anti-salmon friends!
Kelly says
This recipe is absolutely fabulous!
Nicole says
I made this for the first time tonight and it was SO delicious! And the entire family loved it too! Super flavorful and easy!
David says
Really good. I have tried it with a different mix of chopped herbs and chopped green onion. Great!