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Mediterranean Baked Salmon With Feta & Sun-dried Tomatoes

Mediterranean Baked Salmon With Feta & Sun-dried Tomatoes

Tender baked salmon topped with tangy feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and Mediterranean herbs for a healthy and flavorful dinner ready in 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets salmon 6 oz each, skin-on
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled, about 6 oz
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 cup olives pitted and sliced, optional
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Aluminum foil
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine crumbled feta cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, sliced olives (if using), olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  3. Place the salmon fillets in a 9x13-inch baking dish, skin-side down. Pat dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Spoon the feta and sun-dried tomato mixture evenly over each salmon fillet, spreading to cover the top surface.
  5. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to keep the salmon moist while baking. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil carefully and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, appears opaque throughout, and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. The feta should be softened with lightly golden edges.
  7. Remove from the oven, let rest for 2 minutes, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Cover with foil initially to keep salmon moist. Remove foil for last 10 minutes to allow topping to brown slightly. Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F internal temperature. Use quality block feta cheese for best flavor and texture. A 9x13-inch baking dish works best to give fillets adequate space.