BHA & BHT Free Herb-Crusted Wild Salmon

Total time30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time15 min

Wild salmon roasted with a vibrant blanket of fresh parsley, chives, dill, thyme, and lemon zest is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels genuinely special without demanding much effort. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which matters when you're avoiding the synthetic preservatives BHA and BHT that sneak into so many packaged seasonings, spice blends, and even some cooking oils. Extra-virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, and a single clove of garlic do all the heavy lifting, so there's nothing hidden in the ingredient list to second-guess. The technique is straightforward — press the herb mixture onto the flesh side of each fillet and let the oven do the rest. Roasting at high heat locks in moisture while the herb crust turns fragrant and just barely golden, and a squeeze of fresh lemon at the table brightens every bite. It's clean, confident cooking that proves eating without synthetic additives doesn't mean sacrificing any flavor.

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 wild salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
½ tsp fine sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the herb crust

¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced

For serving

lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a small bowl, combine the parsley, chives, dill, thyme, lemon zest, minced garlic, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Stir until the herbs are evenly coated and the mixture holds together loosely.

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