Lactose Free Herb-Crusted Wild Salmon

Total time30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time15 min

4.7

(16)

Wild salmon is already one of the most satisfying proteins you can put on the table, and this herb-crusted version takes it somewhere truly special. A fragrant blend of parsley, chives, dill, thyme, lemon zest, and garlic gets pressed onto each fillet before roasting, forming a bright, aromatic crust that perfumes your whole kitchen as it cooks. The entire recipe is built on olive oil rather than butter or cream, so it's naturally free of lactose without any substitutions or compromises — just clean, bold flavor from start to finish. Roasting at 400°F keeps the flesh tender and flaky while the herb layer sets into something almost herb-garden-fresh on top. It's the kind of dish that looks like you spent way more effort than you actually did, which makes it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a low-key dinner party. A squeeze of lemon over the top right before serving ties everything together beautifully.

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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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