Carrageenan Free Herb-Crusted Wild Salmon
Wild salmon is one of those ingredients that really doesn't need much help, but a blanket of fresh herbs takes it somewhere special. Parsley, chives, dill, and thyme get mixed with lemon zest and garlic, then pressed onto the flesh side of each fillet so every bite carries that bright, garden-fresh flavor. A quick roast in a hot oven does the rest, leaving the salmon opaque, flaky, and perfectly cooked through. For anyone navigating carrageenan concerns, the challenge is usually hidden additives lurking in processed seafood products, sauces, or pre-marinated fillets. This recipe sidesteps all of that entirely — every single ingredient is a whole food you can verify at a glance, from the olive oil to the fresh herbs. There are no store-bought marinades, no packaged spice blends, and nothing that would raise a red flag on a label scan. The result is a dinner that feels genuinely elegant without requiring much effort or time at the stove. Serve it straight from the oven with a squeeze of lemon and you have a clean, satisfying meal that looks far more impressive than the work involved.
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4 servings
- 4 wild salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on
- 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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