Best 2 Baked Feta Crusted Salmon Recipes
Baked feta crusted salmon is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the tanginess of feta cheese with the delicate taste of salmon. This dish is a popular choice among seafood lovers and is a great way to impress your family and friends at a dinner party. The combination of crispy, cheesy feta crust and tender, flaky salmon is simply irresistible. The best part is that this dish is relatively easy to make and can be prepared in under an hour.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
DELICIOUS FETA-CRUSTED SALMON
I first created this dish when my family suggested I try something other than the same tired (yet still yummy) Asian salmon dish. I whipped this up out of ingredients I had on hand. They thanked me profusely. Now I have a new dish to use. It's pretty rich in flavor, but not so high in fat (depending on what kind of ingredients you use). Enjoy!
Provided by familyfoodie1
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Baked Salmon Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and lightly oil. Place salmon onto foil and set aside.
- Mix together feta cheese, mayonnaise, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder in a bowl until smooth. Spread mixture over salmon, then sprinkle panko over top, covering completely.
- Bake in preheated oven until easily flaked with a fork, about 35 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 446.9 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
BAKED FETA PASTA
Whether you're an avid TikTok user or just a casual Instagram consumer, you've probably seen the feta and tomato pasta taking the social media world by storm. It has an interesting history. In 2018, Finnish blogger Tiiu Piret (@tiiupiret) shared a recipe for a pasta containing prosecco, baked feta and tomatoes. In 2019, another Finnish blogger, Jenni Häyrinen (@liemessa), shared her simplified version of the dish on her blog and Instagram using the hashtag #uuifetapasta. (Afterward, sales of feta in Finland apparently increased by 300 percent.) American food influencer MacKenzie Smith (@grilledcheesesocial) eventually heard about the dish from a friend with a Finnish boyfriend. In January 2021, she posted a translation of the popular recipe on her blog and Instagram, which led to it going viral in the United States. It's easy to see why the recipe has achieved such fame: Cherry tomatoes and a whole block of feta are baked until soft and melty, then tossed with garlic, basil and cooked noodles for a beautifully cheesy dish. We opted to use a short tube pasta so the sauce can get trapped inside each piece and added a pinch of flaky sea salt on top to perfectly balance the dish.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Toss the cherry tomatoes and olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Transfer to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish, place the feta in the center of the tomatoes and season with a pinch of black pepper. Bake until the tomatoes have burst and the feta has softened, about 30 minutes. Raise the heat to 450 degrees F and continue to cook until the tomatoes and feta are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 13 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then thoroughly drain the pasta.
- As soon as the tomatoes and feta come out of the oven, stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Use the back of a spoon to smash the tomatoes and feta into a smooth and creamy sauce (it's okay if some of the oil isn't fully integrated). Add the pasta and half the basil and toss until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some pasta water a couple tablespoons at a time. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the remaining basil and a pinch of sea salt.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality salmon. This will ensure the dish has the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure the salmon is properly thawed before cooking. If it is not, it will not cook evenly.
- Do not overcook the salmon. Salmon is a delicate fish and it can easily become dry if it is cooked for too long.
- Use a good quality feta cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
- Serve the salmon immediately after it is cooked. This will ensure that it is hot and flaky.
Conclusion:
Baked feta-crusted salmon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to enjoy salmon and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook salmon, give this recipe a try!
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