Herb Crusted Roasted Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
16 mins
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Total Time
26 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
108 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Herb Crusted Roasted Salmon
Description
Herb Crusted Roasted Salmon combines fresh herbs and butter to create a flavorful crust on a whole salmon fillet. The preparation involves heating butter and half of the minced herbs until sizzling, then roasting the salmon skin-side up briefly. After peeling the skin off, seasoning with salt and pepper, and turning the fillet, the salmon roasts further until medium done. The baking method crisps the outside slightly while keeping the interior moist and tender.
The herbs—parsley, dill, and chives—add a bright, fresh character to the rich salmon, enhanced by finishing lemon wedges. This dish is suited for serving on a platter, ideal for sharing as a centerpiece at a meal where fish is featured.
For variations, different herbs can be used according to preference or availability, offering flexibility with this preparation.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons parsley minced
- 2 tablespoons dill minced
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped
- 1 salmon about 2 pounds, fillet
- salt freshly ground, to taste
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Place the butter and half the herb mixture in a roasting pan just large enough to fit the salmon and place it in the oven. Heat about 5 minutes, until the butter melts and the herb begins to sizzle.
- Add the salmon to the pan, skin side up. Roast 6 minutes. Remove from the oven, then peel the skin off. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and turn the fillet over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper again.
- Roast 5 to 6 minutes more, until medium. You might need 3-5 more minutes depending on the thickness of salmon. Serve whole on a serving platter, spoon a little of the butter over and garnish with the remaining herbs. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can substitute or add herbs according to availability to customize the herb crust flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 108kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.04g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 411IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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