Herb-Crusted Salmon
Oven-baked salmon fillets topped with a crisp coating of breadcrumbs, fresh herbs, garlic, and Dijon mustard.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 220°C.
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Step 2
Coat the baking sheet with 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil. Pat the salmon dry and arrange it skin-side down, if applicable.
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Step 3
Stir the breadcrumbs, parsley, dill, garlic, and lemon juice with 1 ¼ tbsp (20 ml) olive oil, ⅝ tsp (3 gr) salt, and 1 gr ground black pepper until evenly moistened.
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Step 4
Spread the Dijon mustard over the salmon. Season with the remaining ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt and 1 gr ground black pepper, then press the herb mixture evenly onto the tops.
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Step 5
Bake for 10–14 minutes, until the crust is golden and the thickest part of each fillet reaches 63°C.
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Step 6
Rest the salmon for 3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Keep salmon refrigerated until preparation, prevent cross-contamination, and cook each fillet to an internal temperature of 63°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- Raw fish can transfer harmful microorganisms to hands, utensils, and work surfaces.
- Fillet thickness can cause uneven cooking.