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Herb-Crusted Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce

Herb-Crusted Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce

Dinner
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
15min
Servings
2
Calories
485
Chef's Note

For the best herb crust, make sure your salmon is completely dry before applying the mustard. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can substitute with dried herbs at a ratio of 1:3 (1 teaspoon dried for 1 tablespoon fresh), though fresh herbs provide superior flavor and texture for the crust.

Tags
salmon
seafood
quick
dinner
high-protein
low-carb
30-minute
herb-crusted
lemon butter
Ingredients

  • 2 6-oz fillets salmon fillets

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill

  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 1 teaspoon capers

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
  • 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • 2

    Pat 2 salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

  • 3

    In a small bowl, finely chop and mix 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.

  • 4

    Add 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs to the herb mixture and stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil until combined.

  • 5

    Brush the top of each salmon fillet with 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.

  • 6

    Press the herb-breadcrumb mixture onto the mustard-coated side of each salmon fillet.

  • 7

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets crust-side up and sear the bottom for 2 minutes.

  • 8

    Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the salmon is just cooked through and the crust is golden.

  • 9

    While the salmon bakes, prepare the lemon butter sauce: In a small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium-low heat.

  • 10

    Add 1 minced garlic clove and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  • 11

    Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 teaspoon capers, then remove from heat.

  • 12

    Serve the herb-crusted salmon with the lemon butter sauce drizzled over the top.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
485
Calories
35g
Protein
8g
Carbs
34g
Fat
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