Mediterranean Diet Friendly Herb-Crusted Wild Salmon
Wild salmon is one of the crown jewels of Mediterranean-style eating, and this oven-roasted version shows exactly why. A fragrant blend of parsley, chives, dill, thyme, lemon zest, and garlic gets pressed right onto the flesh, forming a bright, herbaceous crust that perfumes the whole kitchen as it roasts. Extra-virgin olive oil does double duty here — it binds the herb mixture and keeps the fillets beautifully moist throughout the 12–15 minute cook time. The result is salmon that's flaky and tender at the center with a savory, garden-fresh coating that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. This kind of dish sits at the heart of the Mediterranean approach: simple, quality ingredients prepared in a way that lets them genuinely shine. A squeeze of fresh lemon over the top right before serving ties everything together with a clean, bright finish. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that feels like a restaurant plate without any of the fuss.
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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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