Description
Delight your loved one with Herb-Crusted Salmon, an elegant and simple dish perfect for Valentine?s Day. Tender salmon fillets are topped with a fragrant blend of fresh herbs, lemon zest, and garlic, creating a visually stunning centerpiece for any romantic dinner. Quick to prepare yet packed with flavor, this recipe will impress your partner and make your evening unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix parsley, dill, chives, garlic, lemon zest, and olive oil until combined.
- Arrange salmon fillets in the baking dish skin-side down. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Spread the herb mixture evenly over each fillet, pressing gently.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Let rest briefly before serving; drizzle with extra olive oil or lemon juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 99mg