Herb Crusted Salmon

The 3-pound filet requires more time in the oven, but its size ensures the entire filet will remain moist. Herb crusted salmon takes less than 10 minutes to prep, and during the 20 minutes it’s in the oven you can sauté a few vegetables to enjoy as a side, toss together a green salad, or steam some white rice. 

Make this simple but impressive salmon recipe the next time you’re craving seafood!

The ingredients list below are needed to make a herb crusted filet of salmon is short. 

3lb Large salmon filet skin on

·        1 ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs

·        Parchment paper

·        ¼ cup fresh parsley

·        1 table spoon minced garlic

·        1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves minced

·        ¼ tablespoon salt

·         1 squeezed lemon

·        Unsalted butter 6 tablespoons

·        Lemon wedges for extra zest

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Preparing the herb crusted filet of salmon is very easy, and it takes little time to do. Prep the salmon: Place the salmon, skin side down, on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and blot dry with a clean paper towel. Let’s goooo the range is HOT!

1.    Prep the salmon: Place the salmon, skin side down, on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and blot dry with a clean paper towel.

2.   Make the herb crust: In a small mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, parsley, chives, garlic, thyme leaves, salt, and the juice of 1 lemon.

3.   Coat the salmon: Stir together the melted butter and fresh lemon juice. Spread about 1-2 Tablespoons all over the salmon.

4.   Drizzle the remaining butter mixture into the panko mixture and then stir until a damp mixture forms. Press the mixture onto the prepared salmon.

5.   Bake: You’ll know the salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reads 145°F in the center with a meat thermometer. 

Its simple to make and a wonderful dinner for your friends or family. Best of all its inexpensive and tastes great!