Herb Crusted Salmon With Creamy Dill (Printable)
Tender salmon with crispy herb crust and tangy dill cream sauce. Ready in 35 minutes.
# List of ingredients:
→ Salmon
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skinless
02 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Herb Crust
04 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1/2 cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs (or regular if not gluten-free)
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Creamy Dill Sauce
12 - 1/2 cup sour cream
13 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
15 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
16 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
17 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine parsley, dill, chives, thyme, lemon zest, garlic, breadcrumbs, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Mix until a moist, crumbly mixture forms.
04 - Press the herb mixture evenly onto the top of each salmon fillet, gently pressing to adhere.
05 - Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the crust is golden (internal temperature should reach 145°F).
06 - While the salmon bakes, make the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
07 - Serve the herb-crusted salmon hot, topped with a generous spoonful of creamy dill sauce.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The herb crust creates this incredible crispy contrast against the buttery salmon that makes every bite feel special
- That creamy dill sauce comes together in two minutes flat but makes you look like you planned something elaborate
- Its become my go-to for last minute dinner guests because it looks fancy but requires almost zero active cooking time
02 -
- Dry your salmon thoroughly with paper towels or the herb crust will slide right off during baking
- Letting the finished salmon rest for just two minutes makes a huge difference in how juicy each bite turns out
03 -
- Buy the freshest salmon you can find because the quality really shines through with such simple preparation
- Let your herb mixture sit for five minutes before applying so the breadcrumbs absorb the olive oil evenly