Oats Free Herb-Crusted Wild Salmon
Wild salmon gets a serious upgrade here, blanketed in a fragrant mix of parsley, chives, dill, thyme, lemon zest, and garlic that roasts into a gorgeous, aromatic crust. The whole thing comes together with just olive oil, salt, and pepper as the base — no fillers, no binders, no grains of any kind. That makes it a genuinely easy win for anyone navigating a grain-free or oat-free lifestyle, since so many crusted fish recipes sneak in breadcrumbs or rolled grains to help the topping stick. Here, the fresh herbs and olive oil do all the work on their own, pressing right onto the flesh and holding beautifully in the oven. Roasting at 400°F keeps the salmon moist and flaky while the herb layer turns fragrant and just slightly crisp at the edges. A squeeze of lemon at the table brightens everything up and makes it feel restaurant-worthy with almost no effort. It's the kind of clean, confident weeknight dinner that doesn't ask you to compromise on flavor or on what you can eat.
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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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