Description
Mediterranean salmon sings with creamy feta and fresh dill, creating a perfect harmony of Mediterranean coastal flavors. Elegant yet simple, this dish delivers restaurant-quality results that invite home cooks to explore Greek-inspired culinary magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (3 to 4 ounces/85 to 113 grams each)
- 4 ounces (113 grams) crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (295 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) chopped fresh dill
Seasoning:
- Old Bay seasoning, to taste
Instructions
- Drizzle salmon fillets with fresh lemon juice, creating a bright citrus base, then generously dust with aromatic Old Bay seasoning to enhance the fish’s natural flavors.
- Select your preferred cooking method: air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes or bake in the oven at 400°F until the salmon becomes delicately flaky and thoroughly cooked through.
- Heat a skillet over high temperature, allowing butter to melt and create a rich foundation for the sauce.
- Pour heavy cream and Dijon mustard into the melted butter, sprinkling additional Old Bay seasoning to elevate the sauce’s complexity.
- Reduce heat to medium-low once the mixture begins bubbling, allowing the sauce to simmer and gradually thicken for approximately 3 minutes while stirring intermittently.
- Gently fold crumbled feta cheese into the simmering sauce, incorporating most of the fresh dill and reserving some for final garnishing.
- Continue cooking the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring consistently until it reaches a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Plate the perfectly cooked salmon and generously drape the creamy feta dill sauce over the fillets.
- Sprinkle the remaining fresh dill on top as a vibrant, aromatic finishing touch.
Notes
- Achieve perfectly cooked salmon by using an air fryer or oven, ensuring the fish is flaky and tender at 400°F for 8-10 minutes.
- Create a luxurious sauce by combining butter, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard, which adds rich depth and complexity to the dish.
- Elevate the flavor profile with Old Bay seasoning, providing a subtle, zesty kick to both the salmon and sauce.
- Incorporate crumbled feta cheese into the sauce for a tangy, creamy texture that complements the delicate salmon.
- Garnish with fresh dill to bring a bright, herbaceous note that cuts through the richness of the sauce.
- Opt for quick cooking methods that preserve the salmon’s moisture and delicate texture, making this recipe perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 26 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg