This Mediterranean-inspired Baked Feta Salmon recipe combines tender fish with tangy feta and vibrant roasted vegetables. The dish comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you want something impressive yet effortless.
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What is Baked Feta Salmon?
Baked feta cheese and salmon is a one-pan wonder that brings together the best flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. The combination of flaky salmon, briny feta cheese, and aromatic herbs creates a dish that’s both elegant and comforting, while the bed of roasted vegetables soaks up all the incredible flavors as everything bakes together.
This dish transforms ordinary salmon into something extraordinary. The feta cheese melts slightly as it bakes, creating a creamy, salty crust that complements the rich, tender salmon perfectly. You’re going to want to put this recipe on repeat!
(Love baked feta? Try our sheet pan feta and veggies, too!)
Ingredients You Need
- Cherry Tomatoes – These little gems burst in the oven, releasing sweet juices that create an irresistible sauce that complements the salty feta.
- Red and Green Peppers – The combination of peppers adds a gorgeous pop of color and a subtle crunch to the dish.
- Zucchini – This versatile veggie soaks up all the Mediterranean flavors while maintaining a tender-crisp texture.
- Red Onion – We love how roasting these onions in the oven transforms them into sweet, caramelized goodness!
- Feta Crumbles – This cheese adds a salty, tangy dimension to the dish.
- Minced Garlic – Mincing the garlic yourself releases the most intense flavor and aroma, but in a pinch you could use jarred garlic.
- Salt and Black Pepper – These essential seasonings bring out all the other flavors in the dish.
- Smoked Paprika – This spice adds a subtle smoky undertone that complements the salmon beautifully.
- Oregano, Thyme, and Rosemary – This trinity of herbs creates an authentic Mediterranean flavor profile. Fresh herbs will provide the most intense flavor, but dried herbs work well too.
- Salmon Filets – Be sure to choose the freshest salmon you can find at your grocery store or market.
- Olive Oil – Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best Mediterranean flavor.
- Lemon Slices – Fresh lemon brightens all the flavors and also makes for a pretty presentation.
- Parsley – Fresh parsley adds a bright pop of color and fresh flavor at the end.
How to Make Baked Salmon and Feta
- Prepare the vegetables. Use a sharp knife to cut all of the veggies into uniform pieces and combine them with herbs and spices in a baking dish.
- Season and arrange. Toss the vegetables with olive oil and create wells for the salmon fillets.
- Add the salmon. Place the seasoned fillets in the vegetable wells and top with feta cheese.
- Finish and bake. Add lemon slices and a bit of olive oil before sliding into the oven until perfectly cooked.
- Garnish and serve. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and additional feta if desired.
Variations
- More Mediterranean Flavor – Add kalamata olives and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Spiciness – Add red pepper flakes and cracked black pepper for a touch of heat.
- More Vegetables – Include artichoke hearts, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, or spinach in the vegetable mixture.
- Citrus – Add orange slices alongside the lemon. Or, for a more concentrated citrus flavor, shave in some zest.
- Oil – Instead of olive oil, use other neutral oils like avocado oil or coconut oil.
Can I Store Leftovers?
Absolutely! Salmon stores well, making it perfect for meal prep.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
We do not recommend storing this dish in the freezer — the texture of the veggies and the cheese will change when thawed.
Common Questions about Baked Feta Cheese Salmon
Look for salmon that flakes easily with a fork and has changed from translucent to opaque pink – if you’re using a meat thermometer, it should read 145 degrees Fahrenheit at the thickest part.
While feta is the classic choice, you can switch things up with goat cheese or even cream cheese! Just keep in mind that each cheese will bring its own unique flavor profile and melting properties to the party.
We love this dish fresh out of the oven but you can totally meal prep this dish – it stays good in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheats beautifully in the microwave or oven at a low temperature!
Yes! Just make sure to thaw your salmon completely in the refrigerator overnight and pat it dry before adding the feta and seasonings.
More Seafood Recipes
If you love this baked salmon feta recipe as much as we do, take a peek at some of our other satisfying seafood dishes!
Za’atar Baked Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Creamy Linguine Shrimp Alfredo
Sheet Pan Baked Feta Salmon and Veggies
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 red pepper
- 1/4 green pepper
- 1 zucchini
- 1/2 red onion
- 4 ounces feta crumbles
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoon salt + more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper + more or less to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 pound salmon filets skin removed
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- lemon slices
- parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Chop all the vegetables into small bite-sized pieces. All the vegetables, feta, seasonings, and oil to a baking dish. Toss to combine.16 ounces cherry tomatoes, 4 ounces feta crumbles, 1/4 red pepper, 1/4 green pepper, 1 zucchini, 1/2 red onion, 2 Tablespoons minced garlic, 2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, 3/4 teaspoon oregano, 3/4 teaspoon thyme, 3/4 teaspoon rosemary
- Make "nests" in the veggie mixture, and layer the salmon on top. Sprinkle additional seasonings and a drizzle of olive oil on the salmon. Top with lemon slices.1 pound salmon filets, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, lemon slices
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy!parsley for garnish
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Made this for dinner last night, it was absolutely delicious! I recommend this to anyone who wants to make a quick and healthy meal that tastes phenomenal. So easy to prepare. The veggies had just the right texture and the salmon was perfect. I will make this again for sure. Everyone loved it
Thank you so much, Mal! We’re so glad you enjoyed it. 😊
Xo,
Alia & Radwa
My husband was very unsure of this recipe as I was making it (salmon, on vegetables??), but he raved about it after I made it! It was a delicious, healthy way to serve salmon, very flavorful! I recommend reducing the amount of vegetables slightly as we had a lot of those leftover (although I was happy to eat them cold as a snack!).
We’re so happy to hear this! Thank you for trying it out and taking the time to leave feedback, Rebecca. 😊
Xo,
Alia & Radwa
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Xo,
Alia & Radwa
This has become my go-to for a healthy and delicious dinner, and my family requests it over and over again. I’ve made this about 8 times now, and it’s been a huge hit every time!
Wow, we’re so happy to hear this, Purvaa! Thanks for sharing. 🥰
Xo,
Alia & Radwa
love all your recipes!!!
Thank you, Dawn! 🥰
Xo,
Alia & Radwa
This recipe was very good, but next time I’ll cut down on the spices as they were a bit overpowering. I’m glad I used half the amount of salt and will do the same next time with all of the spices.
Oh no, we are sorry that you found this overpowering. We appreciate the feedback! xo, Alia & Radwa
There was so much moisture from the tomatoes, zucchini and peppers so you need rice or something but other than that this was absolutely delicious and I will make again.
We’re sorry to hear it had too much liquid but are glad you enjoyed it! You can try sprinkling the veggies with salt and letting them rest for about 5 minutes to reduce the moisture content. Hope this helps!
Xo,
Alia & Radwa
This recipe was absolutely delicious!
What can we substitute for feta? dad doesn’t like that one.
You can sub with parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese or omit all together!
Can I make this with Mahi instead of salmon? My husband is not a fan of salmon. How would I adjust the cooking time?
Yes! Mahi should cook in 15 minutes at 350. You can always bake the veggies for 20 minutes and add the fish and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes!
This was a big hit and I will definitely be making it again. Followed the recipe step by step and plated it over couscous. Easy weeknight meal that looks like it took a lot of time and effort.
Can you use chicken in place of salmon?
Absolutely! You will need to bake it longer, we recommend them thinly sliced!
Delicious! This is my second Food Dolls recipe and I am hooked! Can’t wait to try something new. My family has loved both recipes. It is usually hard to please everyone but nothing but compliments all around. So happy I found your site.
This was fantastic! I was soaking up the amazing juices with some crusty bread because I didn’t want to waste any of it. And sooo easy too! I have all kinds of fun ideas to incorporate those scrumptious leftover veggies – can’t wait!!
This was incredible! Thank you so much! Would rate more stars if I could!
Delish!!!!
So delicious and easy. Found Food Dolls on Instagram and I’ve loved every recipe I tried so far. So happy I found you guys. Love your videos too!
Thank you so much! We are so happy you found us! Glad it was a hit!
Found this recipe via Pinterest and my husband and I LOVE it! We had to leave out the rosemary because we didn’t have any, but still tasted AMAZING! We baked at 375 for 40min for completely cooked salmon. Thank you for an awesome recipe that is sure to be a staple dinner now!
Yay! We are so glad that you guys have a new dinner staple 🙂
Saw it on tictok. Made it tonight. It was soooo good. Thank you.
Yes!! Thanks for giving it a try!
That makes us so happy!
Yay! So glad you liked it!