Special Herb-Crusted Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce

🌿 Herb-Crusted Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce

✨ Description:
A flavorful, restaurant-style salmon that’s juicy on the inside and crispy on top — coated with a mix of fresh herbs, breadcrumbs, and garlic, then drizzled with a creamy lemon-dill sauce.

🧂 Ingredients

For the Salmon:

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko or regular)

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

• 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• Zest of 1 lemon

• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Lemon-Dill Sauce:

• ½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

• Salt and pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. Prepare Herb Crust:
   In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parsley, dill, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix in olive oil until the crumbs are lightly moistened.

3. Prepare Salmon:
   Pat salmon fillets dry. Place them skin-side down on the tray. Press the herb mixture firmly on top of each fillet.

4. Bake:
   Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and the crust turns golden.

5. Make Lemon-Dill Sauce:
   In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, zest, dill, salt, and pepper.

6. Serve:
   Spoon the lemon-dill sauce over the hot salmon and serve with roasted veggies or steamed rice.

💡 Tips & Variations

• Add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan to the crust for a richer flavor.

• Substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream for a tangier sauce.

• This dish pairs beautifully with asparagus or mashed potatoes.

❓Q&A

Q: Can I make this in ?
A: Yes! Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes. The crust will become extra crispy.

Q: Can I use dried herbs instead of fresh?
A: Absolutely — use one-third the amount since dried herbs are more concentrated.

Q: How long can I store leftovers?
A: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat in the oven for best texture.