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Herb Crusted Salmon

Herb Crusted Salmon: A Flavorful Weeknight Delight

This Herb Crusted Salmon is a savory weeknight dinner that transforms meal prep into a flavorful triumph.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Use fresh or frozen, skin-on for flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh, minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Herb Crust
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Sheet Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mince garlic and chop parsley and basil, mixing them with olive oil in a bowl.
  3. Arrange cherry tomatoes on one side of the sheet pan, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper and place on the other side of the pan.
  5. Spread the herb mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until salmon is light pink and flakes easily.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients enhance flavor. Adjust cooking time to avoid overcooking the salmon. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.

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