Description
Delight your Valentine with this Herb-Crusted Salmon, a dish that features tender salmon fillets topped with a vibrant herb and garlic crust. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavors of fresh herbs, lemon zest, and rich olive oil, this recipe promises a romantic dinner experience at home. Perfectly baked to flaky perfection, serve it alongside your favorite sides for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 oz) Fresh Salmon Fillets
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp Fresh Dill, chopped
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a bowl, combine minced garlic, parsley, dill, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the dish and generously spread the herb mixture over each fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot with your choice of side dishes.
- 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: 95mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 81mg