Herb Crusted Salmon (Printable version)
Salmon with a flavorful, aromatic herb crust baked to golden perfection in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
→ Herb Crust
02 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
03 - 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1/2 cup gluten-free or regular breadcrumbs
07 - 2 teaspoons lemon zest
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ For Baking
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing)
→ To Serve
12 - Lemon wedges
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and brush lightly with olive oil.
02 - In a mixing bowl, stir together parsley, dill, chives, garlic, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until moist and crumbly.
03 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Evenly press the herb mixture atop each salmon fillet to form a crust.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and the crust is golden brown.
06 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- It has a secret herb crust that makes every bite feel special without extra fuss
- The freshness of the herbs paired with lemon zest brings this dish to life in a way that quickly made it a favorite
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- Make sure your salmon is completely dry before pressing on the herb crust to help it stick perfectly during baking
- Using fresh herbs instead of dried changes everything—don't skip this step
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- Don't skimp on the olive oil in the crust—this keeps it moist and golden
- The secret to the best crust is pressing firmly and evenly so it doesn't fall apart while baking