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. 1

    Blend herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and half the olive oil into a paste.

  2. 2

    Pat salmon dry and coat the top with herb paste.

  3. 3

    Toss asparagus with remaining olive oil, season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Roast asparagus at 200°C for 10 minutes.

    10 minutes

  5. 5

    Pan-sear salmon skin-side down for 4 minutes, flip and cook 3 more minutes.

    7 minutes

  6. 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.