Chicken Free Herb-Crusted Wild Salmon
Wild salmon is the star here — rich, flaky, and full of flavor even before the herb crust gets involved. A fragrant blend of parsley, chives, dill, thyme, lemon zest, and garlic gets pressed right onto the flesh, creating a bright, aromatic coating that roasts into something genuinely beautiful. The olive oil in the herb mixture helps everything bind together and turn golden in the oven, so you get that satisfying crust without any breading or fuss. It's a completely poultry-free dish from start to finish, built entirely around seafood, fresh herbs, and pantry staples — no substitutions needed. A quick roast at 400°F is all it takes to bring the salmon to perfectly opaque, fork-tender perfection. Squeeze a little lemon over the top before serving and you've got a dinner that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together with minimal effort.
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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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