We get it, salmon can be a little… intimidating. Trust us, though—you’ve just gotta find the cooking method that works for you. One of our favorites? Covering a whole fish, rather than individual fillets, with fun toppings to add flavor all on just one sheet pan. For this Mediterranean-inspired version, you just arrange your salmon on a sheet tray (lined with aluminum foil for the easiest cleanup), sprinkle on the toppings, and bake it for 25 minutes. No flipping, no sticking, and no mess!
The key to getting the feta topping to adhere to the salmon is a smear of mayonnaise. It helps create a briny and herby crust that complements each bite of the tender fish. If you’re not a mayo fan, you could try skipping it (or swapping it for something lighter, like Dijonnaise), but keep in mind that you’re running the risk of losing that topping as you cut into the fish.
Want even more creative salmon recipes? Check out our spicy sesame salmon, our creamy Cajun stuffed salmon, our firecracker salmon, or our ever-popular honey-garlic glazed salmon too.
Made this? Let us know how it went in the comments below.
- Cooking spray
- 1large salmon fillet (about 2 1/4 lb.)
- 3/4 tsp.kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp.freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 c.mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 c.crumbled feta (about 7 oz.)
- 1/4 c.chopped fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp.chopped fresh dill
- 1 tsp.finely grated lemon zest
- 1clove garlic, finely chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Directions
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- Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Line a large baking sheet with foil and grease with cooking spray.
- Step 2Arrange salmon flesh side up on prepared sheet; season flesh side with salt and pepper. Spread mayonnaise over flesh side.
- Step 3In a medium bowl, toss feta, parsley, dill, lemon zest, and garlic just to combine, leaving feta in crumbles. Sprinkle over mayonnaise.
- Step 4Bake salmon until just cooked through and flesh easily flakes with a fork, about 25 minutes. Serve warm with lemon wedges alongside.