Baked Salmon With Herbs Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this elegant and flavorful baked salmon recipe! Perfectly flaky salmon fillets are coated in a fragrant herb crust and baked to golden perfection. This easy recipe is ready in under an hour and is sure to impress your family and friends. Get ready for the classiest salmon you'll ever make!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 506.5 kcal

Protein 103g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Salmon With Herbs

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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
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1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 tablespoons melted butter
2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

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How to Make Baked Salmon With Herbs

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Add 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) melted butter to the herb mixture and toss gently to combine.
Pat 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
Place salmon fillets skin-side down in a greased 8x8 inch baking dish.
Brush the tops of the salmon fillets with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
Evenly distribute the herb mixture over the salmon fillets.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

Fat

39g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Baked Salmon With Herbs?

Baked Salmon With Herbs takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Baked Salmon With Herbs?

Baked Salmon With Herbs has approximately 506.5 calories per serving, with about 103 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 32 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Baked Salmon With Herbs?

The key ingredients for Baked Salmon With Herbs are Fresh Breadcrumbs, Garlic Cloves, Parmesan Cheese, Parsley, Thyme, Rosemary. See the full list with measurements above.