Crispy Herb-Crusted Salmon with Zesty Lemon Dill Magic

Enjoy this Herb-Crusted Salmon, a quick dinner recipe that's simple and sophisticated with crispy texture and zesty sauce.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 2 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

1 lb Salmon Fillet Wild-caught recommended
1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Gluten-free option available
1 tablespoon Fresh Herbs (dill, parsley) Adjust to taste

For the Lemon Dill Sauce

1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Freshly grated
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Use dairy-free alternative if desired

For Cooking

2 tablespoons Olive Oil High smoke-point oil recommended
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Skillet
Mixing Bowl
Spatula
measuring cups

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels and let it rest.
In a mixing bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with chopped herbs and lemon zest.
Season the salmon with salt and pepper, then press the herb mixture onto the salmon.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and place the salmon crust-side down.
Cook for 6-8 minutes until the crust is golden brown and crispy.
Flip the salmon carefully and cook for an additional 1-3 minutes until cooked through.
Whisk lemon juice and Greek yogurt together to make the lemon dill sauce.
Serve the salmon with lemon slices and additional dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, dry salmon well to achieve a crispy crust. Make the sauce while the salmon cooks to save time.

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