Wild Salmon with Olive Oil Herb Crust
Wild Salmon with Olive Oil Herb Crust
Pan-seared wild salmon with a fragrant herb crust, served with roasted asparagus and lemon.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 20 min
4 servings
medium
Ingredients
Servings:
- 600.0 g Wild salmon fillets
- 30.0 g Fresh parsley
- 20.0 g Fresh dill
- 4.0 cloves Garlic
- 60.0 ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 10.0 g Lemon zest
- 400.0 g Asparagus
- 20.0 g Capers
Instructions
- 1
Blend herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and half the olive oil into a paste.
- 2
Pat salmon dry and coat the top with herb paste.
- 3
Toss asparagus with remaining olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Roast asparagus at 200°C for 10 minutes.
⏱ 10 minutes
- 5
Pan-sear salmon skin-side down for 4 minutes, flip and cook 3 more minutes.
⏱ 7 minutes
- 6
Serve salmon over asparagus, garnished with capers and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
420
kcal
Calories
35
g
Protein
8
g
Carbs
28
g
Fat
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 3g
Chef's Notes
The herb crust protects the delicate omega-3 fats from oxidation during cooking.