Shellfish Free Herb-Crusted Wild Salmon
Wild salmon is one of the most satisfying proteins you can pull off on a weeknight, and this herb-crusted version takes it somewhere genuinely special. A fragrant blend of parsley, chives, dill, thyme, and bright lemon zest gets pressed right onto the flesh, forming a crust that perfumes the whole kitchen as it roasts. The garlic and olive oil bind everything together so the herbs stay put and develop a gorgeous, slightly crisp finish in the oven. For anyone navigating shellfish allergies or simply trying to avoid cross-contamination risks at a seafood counter, cooking wild salmon at home is one of the cleanest, most confident moves you can make — every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. The method is simple: season, top, and roast at 400°F until the fish is opaque and flakes at the thickest part. A squeeze of lemon at the table ties it all together and keeps the flavors lively. It's the kind of dish that looks and tastes like you put in far more effort than you actually did.
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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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