A Burst of Flavor: Lemon-Roasted Salmon + Herb Sauce Recipe

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20/12/2024

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6 min

Summary:

Elevate your dinner with Lemon-Roasted Salmon and Green Herb Sauce! This quick, healthy recipe features fresh parsley and dill for a vibrant burst of flavor, making it perfect for both elegant entertaining and easy weeknight meals. Pair it with green beans and roasted potatoes for a complete delight.

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Lemon-Roasted Salmon

This lemon-roasted salmon is a flavorful and effortless dinner option, bursting with fresh and vibrant tastes. The highlight of the dish is the lively green herb sauce, crafted with fresh parsley and dill, which enhances the salmon’s natural flavors perfectly. It’s a nutritious and quick meal that strikes the perfect balance between elegance for entertaining and simplicity for a weeknight dinner. Pair it with steamed green beans and roasted potatoes for a complete and satisfying plate.

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons, sliced ¼-inch thick

  • 1 (2½-pound) skin-on salmon fillet

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¾ cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • ¼ cup loosely packed fresh dill

  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallots

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 3 pitted green olives

  • 1 anchovy fillet, finely chopped (about ½ teaspoon)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to broil with rack in top third position. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.

  2. Arrange lemon slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Place salmon fillet, skin-side down, on top of the lemon slices. Rub the salmon with minced garlic and 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes. Broil just until the salmon flakes with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, combine ¾ cup parsley, ¼ cup dill, 2 tablespoons shallots, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 3 olives, chopped anchovy and the remaining 4 tablespoons oil and ½ teaspoon salt in a blender; process until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes, increasing speed from low to high and using a tamper to help the ingredients blend, if needed.

  4. Place the salmon on a large platter; drizzle with the green sauce.