Steve's Kitchen/Dinner/Seafood

Herb Crusted Salmon

Omega-3s, Protein, Perfection

"The king of performance fish. Eat it twice a week, minimum."

20Minutes
40gProtein
1/5Difficulty
380Calories
40gProtein
2gCarbs
22gFat

The Ingredients

Per fillet.

The Salmon

  • 6 ozSalmon fillet (skin-on preferred)
  • 1 tbspOlive oil
  • Salt & pepperTo taste

The Herb Crust

  • 1 tbspDijon mustard
  • 1 tbspFresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbspFresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cloveGarlic, minced
  • 1 tspLemon zest

The Method

1

Remove salmon from fridge 15 minutes before cooking. Pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.

2

Mix mustard, herbs, garlic, and lemon zest in a small bowl.

3

Heat oven to 400°F. Heat oil in oven-safe skillet over medium-high.

4

Sear salmon skin-side up for 2-3 minutes until a nice crust forms. Flip.

5

Spread herb mixture on top of salmon. Transfer skillet to oven.

6

Bake 8-10 minutes until salmon reaches 125°F internal (medium) or 145°F (well done).

Don't Overcook

Salmon continues cooking after removal. Pull at 125°F for perfect medium — still moist and flaky.

Variations

Maple Glazed

Replace herb crust with 1 tbsp maple syrup + 1 tbsp soy sauce. Caramelize under broiler.

Cajun Blackened

Season heavily with Cajun spice. Sear in cast iron until blackened edges.

Air Fryer

Air fry at 380°F for 8-10 minutes. No flipping needed.