Nutmeg Free Herb-Crusted Wild Salmon

Total time30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time15 min

4.7

(16)

Wild salmon roasted at high heat is one of those weeknight dinners that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. The flesh stays moist and flaky while the herb crust — built from parsley, chives, dill, thyme, lemon zest, and garlic — turns fragrant and just barely golden in the oven. Every element here is straightforward and clean, which is exactly what makes this dish so easy to trust when you're avoiding warming spices that tend to sneak into spice blends and seasoning mixes. The herb mixture is made from scratch, so you know precisely what's going on each fillet. Pressing the herbs directly onto the oiled, seasoned flesh before roasting helps them cling and form that satisfying crust without any binders or fillers. A squeeze of lemon at the table brightens everything and lets the fresh herbs do the talking. It's the kind of recipe that looks like you tried really hard, even when you absolutely did not.

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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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