Herb-Crusted Salmon with Lemon

Flavorful baked salmon using herbs and citrus instead of salt. Heart-healthy omega-3s with no added sodium.

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Herb-Crusted Salmon with Lemon - Low Salt recipe

Ingredients

  • • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • • Zest and juice of 2 lemons
  • • Black pepper to taste
  • • Lemon slices for serving

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Mix herbs, garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Step 3: Pat salmon dry and place skin-side down on baking sheet.
  4. Step 4: Press herb mixture onto top of each fillet.
  5. Step 5: Bake 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and serve with lemon slices.