Pork Free Herb-Crusted Wild Salmon
Wild salmon is the star here — rich, flaky, and full of natural flavor that barely needs any help to shine. A fragrant blanket of parsley, chives, dill, thyme, and lemon zest gets pressed right onto the flesh before roasting, creating a bright, herby crust that perfumes the whole kitchen as it cooks. The technique is straightforward: season, coat, and roast at high heat until the fish is perfectly opaque and pulls apart at the touch of a fork. Every single ingredient in this dish is naturally free of pork and pork-derived products, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just clean, wholesome cooking from start to finish. A squeeze of fresh lemon at the table ties everything together and cuts through the richness of the salmon beautifully. This is the kind of elegant, fuss-free dinner that feels special enough for guests but easy enough for a weeknight.
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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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