While we tend to cook more salmon and halibut during the Summer months when we can quickly throw it on the grill to cook, we do still try to enjoy a pescatarian meal at least weekly all through the year. This is one of the ways we like to prepare salmon when we are cooking it indoors.

Most times, when I see mayonnaise listed in a recipe, I tend to pass it over. I took the time to peruse this particular listing because the amount of mayo in it is not significant. That said, the condiment does play an important role in the preparation of this fish dish.

A briny, herby crust tops the salmon fillets. Mayonnaise is the key to getting the feta topping to adhere to the salmon. A thin layer of the emulsion is applied to the flesh side of the fish and allows the feta and herb mixture to stay in place on the salmon. The crumbled cheese, fresh parsley and dill, along with some lemon zest perfectly complements each bite of the tender fish.

Feta & Herb Crusted Salmon

Feta & Herb-Crusted Salmon (adapted from delish.com) Total Time Required: 35 minutes, Prep Time: 10 minutes, Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 2-1/4 pounds salmon fillet
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1-1/2 cups (about 7 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• lemon wedges, for serving

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Arrange the salmon flesh side up on the prepared sheet. Season the top side with salt and pepper. Spread the mayonnaise over the flesh side of the fish.

Season the fish and coat it with the mayo.

In a medium bowl, toss the feta with the parsley, dill, lemon zest, and garlic just to combine, leaving the feta in crumbles.

Toss together the feta with the parsley, dill, lemon zest, and garlic

Sprinkle the mixture over the mayonnaise covered salmon.

Spread the cheese mixture over the mayo coated fish.

Bake the salmon until it is just cooked through, and the flesh easily flakes with a fork, about 25 minutes.

Bake the salmon until it is cooked through and the flakes easily.

Serve the salmon warm with lemon wedges alongside it.

Serve with lemon wedges.

Fish is a delectable year-round dish!  ~Linda

Feta & Herb-Crusted Salmon (adapted from delish.com) Total Time Required: 35 minutes, Prep Time: 10 minutes, Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 2-1/4 pounds salmon fillet
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1-1/2 cups (about 7 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• lemon wedges, for serving

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Arrange the salmon flesh side up on the prepared sheet. Season the top side with salt and pepper. Spread the mayonnaise over the flesh side of the fish.

In a medium bowl, toss the feta with the parsley, dill, lemon zest, and garlic just to combine, leaving the feta in crumbles. Sprinkle the mixture over the mayonnaise covered salmon.

Bake the salmon until it is just cooked through, and the flesh easily flakes with a fork, about 25 minutes. Serve the salmon warm with lemon wedges alongside it.