Cinnamon Free Herb-Crusted Wild Salmon

Total time30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time15 min

4.7

(16)

Wild salmon gets a seriously elegant upgrade here, with a fragrant blanket of fresh parsley, chives, dill, thyme, and lemon zest pressed right onto the flesh before it hits the oven. The herbs meld with a touch of olive oil and garlic to form a crust that's bright, aromatic, and deeply savory — nothing heavy, nothing fussy. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to warming spices, this recipe is a natural fit because every single ingredient is clean and straightforward, with zero hidden blends or spice mixes to second-guess. Roasting at high heat locks in the moisture of the wild salmon while the herb crust turns just slightly golden at the edges, making each fillet look as impressive as it tastes. A squeeze of lemon at the table pulls everything together and keeps the whole dish feeling fresh and light. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did.

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Ingredients

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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