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!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 263 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• ⅓ cup light mayonnaise
• 1 (2 pound) salmon fillet, bones removed
• 1 tablespoon light cream cheese
• ½ teaspoon paprika, ground
• ⅓ cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs) or regular dry bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven until easily flaked with a fork, about 35 to 45 minutes.