Best Herb Crusted Salmon Recipes

HERB CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Blend the tarragon with bread crumbs, salt and pepper, to taste, in a food processor, pulsing in the dill last. Remove and stir in just enough melted butter to create the consistency of wet sand.
• Pat the salmon dry and season on all sides with salt and pepper, to taste. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large saute pan and sear the salmon, flesh side down, over medium- high heat, about 2 minutes. Do not crowd pan. Flip and top each fillet with the herb/crumb mixture. Put the pan in the oven and bake until the fish flakes with a fork. About 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer the fish to a platter and serve immediately.

CHEESECAKE FACTORY HERB CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• Place salmon in a shallow dish, and rub with 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Season the non-skin side with lemon pepper, parsley, thyme. Set aside.
• In a sauce pan heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat, and saute shallot for 2 minutes until tender. Mix in remaining 2 Tbsp lemon juice, vinegar, and 1/4 cup wine. Simmer until reduced by at least 1/2. Stir in half & half. Season sauce with salt, and white pepper to taste. Cook and stir until thickened. Whisk in 4 Tbsp butter. Set aside and keep warm.
• Heat remaining 4 Tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place salmon in the skillet herb side down, and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until seared. Remove salmon and set aside herb side up. Deglaze the skillet with remaining 1 tablespoon wine, then mix in the cream sauce. Return salmon to the skillet herb side up, and cook 8 minutes in the sauce, or until easily flaked with a fork.
• Serve salmon on plate with sauce, paired with steamed asparagus spears and mashed red potatoes.

HERB-CRUSTED SALMON WITH ROASTED LEMONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Toss panko with herbs and 1 tablespoon oil.
• Place salmon (skin down) on parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread evenly with mustard; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with reserved panko mixture, patting gently. Scatter lemons around salmon and drizzle them with oil.
• Roast salmon until it flakes easily, 18 to 20 minutes. With a large spatula, loosen it from skin (which should stick to parchment). Transfer fish to platter and garnish with roasted lemons.

MUSTARD-AND-HERB-CRUSTED SALMON WITH WARM ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Bring 8 cups of salted water to a boil in a covered large saute pan. Fill a large bowl with ice water and set a mesh strainer on top of the ice.
• Pulse the panko, parsley, the leaves from 1 sprig fresh tarragon and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a mini food processor until the herbs are coarsely chopped. Drizzle in 1 tablespoon of the oil and pulse until the mixture is combined. Transfer to a plate.
• Combine the brown sugar, mustard, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small bowl. Brush the tops and sides of the salmon generously with the mustard mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Press a salmon fillet, top-side down, into the panko mixture. Place, panko-side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining fillets and bake until the panko is toasted and the salmon is just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put the asparagus and peas in the saute pan of boiling water and cook until almost crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to the prepared ice bath with a slotted spoon and let cool, about 1 minute.
• Meanwhile, heat a second large saute pan over medium-high heat and add the butter, swirling, until melted. Drain the cooled vegetables and add to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the radishes, the remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons tarragon. Toss to combine, taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve the salmon with the asparagus salad and a lemon wedge.

HERB-CRUSTED SALMON WITH SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside. In a food processor, combine bread, parsley, and 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Pulse until coarse crumbs form.
• Place salmon on prepared sheet; season with salt and pepper. Spread top of fillets with Dijon; top with crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Roast until salmon is opaque throughout, 11 to 13 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine lemon juice and remaining oil; season with salt and pepper. Add spinach and onion; toss to combine. Serve salmon with spinach salad.

ROASTED PECAN AND HERB-CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• To make the vegetable mixture: Combine all of the ingredients in shallow roasting pan and toss to mix. Spread the mixture out to form a bed for the salmon.
• To make the salmon: In a small bowl, mix the fronds, basil, mustard, salt, and pepper. Rub each salmon fillet with the mixture and arrange them over the top of the vegetables. Drizzle the fillets with the vermouth and lemon juice.
• Combine the melted butter and pecans in a small bowl, and top each fillet with the mixture. Roast the salmon until just cooked thorough and the vegetables are tender, about 15 to 17 minutes. Serve immediately.

CHEESECAKE FACTORY HERB CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• Place salmon in a shallow dish, and rub with 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Season the non-skin side with lemon pepper, parsley, thyme. Set aside. In a sauce pan heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat, and saute shallot for 2 minutes until tender. Mix in remaining 2 Tbsp lemon juice, vinegar, and 1/4 cup wine. Simmer until reduced by at least 1/2. Stir in half & half. Season sauce with salt, and white pepper to taste. Cook and stir until thickened. Whisk in 4 Tbsp butter. Set aside and keep warm. Heat remaining 4 Tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place salmon in the skillet herb side down, and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until seared. Remove salmon and set aside herb side up. Deglaze the skillet with remaining 1 tablespoon wine, then mix in the cream sauce. Return salmon to the skillet herb side up, and cook 8 minutes in the sauce, or until easily flaked with a fork. Serve salmon on plate with sauce, paired with steamed asparagus spears and mashed red potatoes.

HERB CRUSTED SALMON AND ARTICHOKES SAUTEED IN HERB-INFUSED BUTTER

Steps:

• For the salmon: Oil the bottom of a casserole dish. Place salmon in dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Chop and combine the following in a bowl: shallots, garlic, herbs, lemon zest, chile, lemon juice, olive oil. Cover salmon with mixture, and place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a fork pulls out smoothly from thickest part of the salmon.
• For the artichokes sauteed in herb infused butter: In a large skillet over medium high heat, add butter and oil. Saute onions, garlic, chile, herbs, reduce heat, making sure garlic doesn't burn. Once oil is infused, place artichoke, heart side down, into oil. Saute for a few minutes, and then add enough water to steam them. Cover and reduce heat. Steam artichokes gently for up to 2 hours, or until flesh removes from leaves easily. More water will need to be added to the pan periodically. Serve with lemon-garlic-butter for dipping.

BAKED HERB CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Line baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Combine herbs and crumbs, then mix with melted butter
• Brush Dijon on salmon fillets.
• Pat herb mix onto fillets.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or to your own preference.

HERB CRUSTED SALMON WITH MIXED GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first seven ingredients in shallow dish; spray fish with cooking oil, both sides, sprinkle with salt, and dredge through mixture.
• Heat non-stick skillet to medium high heat, coat skillet with cooking spray. Add fish, cook three minutes one side. Reduce heat to medium, and carefully turn fish over; cook four minutes or until fish reaches desired level of doneness.
• In small bowl, whisk together lemon juice (about half the lemon from which you got your rind), olive oil, mustard, salt, and garlic. Mix together salad greens and onions (obviously, you don't have to use the spinach/romaine mixture, that is just what we did b/c it was what we had) in a large bowl; add dressing, toss to coat.
• Place salad on plate and top with salmon.

HERB CRUSTED SALMON WITH SWEET CORN AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray; set aside.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine corn, mushrooms, pimentos, garlic, parsley, 1 teaspoon herbs, and vinegar. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
• Cut salmon into 4 serving portions. Sprinkle remaining herbs on a plate. Use a pastry brush to brush salmon with olive oil.
• Coat salmon with herbs and place fillets on prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 22 to 26 minutes.
• Cover corn mixture and heat in microwave on HIGH for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes.
• Serve salmon immediately over corn mixture.

HERB-CRUSTED SALMON ON GREENS

Steps:

• Whisk lime juice, ginger, and mustard in small bowl. Slowly whisk in 4 tablespoons oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Brush salmon on both sides with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper, then 1 tablespoon dill and 1 tablespoon basil. Press herbs to adhere. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, herb side down; sauté 4 minutes. Turn over; sauté until salmon is just opaque in center, about 5 minutes.
• Toss greens with remaining herbs and some dressing. Divide between 2 plates. Top with salmon and remaining dressing.

HERB-CRUSTED BAKED SALMON

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Place fish, skin side down, on parchment-covered baking sheet.
• Mix mayo, herbs and garlic until blended; spread onto fish. Top with coating mix.
• Bake 17 to 19 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork. Remove from oven.
• Heat broiler. Broil fish, 6 inches from heat, 1 to 2 min. or until lightly browned.

HERB CRUSTED SALMON WITH PASTA FLORENTINE

Steps:

• 1. Preparation Rinse and pat dry salmon filets Rub salmon filets with olive oil and minced herbs Season with salt, pepper & garlic powder Heat a sauté pan or small skillet on medium heat Add remaining olive oil Pan sear salmon skin side down for 5 min. Turn salmon over and sear presentation side down for 3 min. Or to desired doneness. Let rest for 2 min. Before serving. Deglaze pan with white wine. (use about 1 oz.)
• 2. Heat a sauté pan or small skillet Note: if you deglazed your salmon pan, use it! Heat with 1 T. Olive oil on medium heat Sauté garlic and green opinions Toss in cooked pasta Add spinach,tomatoes and basil Stir quickly with a cooks fork or tongs Slowly add half & half; simmer 2 min. Note: for richness add 1/2 t. Butter & 1 oz of white wine to finish Salt & pepper to taste Remove from heat & top with fresh shaved Parmesan cheese

CRUSTED SALMON WITH HERB MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine 1/3 cup parsley, cilantro, green onions, vinegar, ½ teaspoon minced garlic, oregano, pepper, and cayenne. Stir until well blended and let stand, at room temperature, 30 minutes or cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Grease large, shallow baking pan. In food processor or blender, combine ¼ cup parsley, Parmesan, thyme, lemon zest, and salt. With processor running, drop 2 cloves garlic through feed tube and process until finely chopped. Transfer to large bowl and add bread crumbs. Toss to blend. (May be prepared in advance. Cover and chill overnight. Bring to room temperature before proceeding.) Add 3 tablespoons of the melted butter and toss to combine. Pat salmon dry and place, skin side down, in prepared pan. Brush with remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter. Pack crumb mixture on salmon. Bake 20-25 minutes or until center is opaque. If using several small fillets, cook 10 minutes per inch of thickness. If crumbs brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil. Transfer to serving platter. Stir mayonnaise into chilled herb mixture and serve on the side.

LEMON GARLIC HERB CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.
• Stir until combined.
• Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet.
• Using a pastry brush, coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter, evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet.
• Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
• Alternately the fish can be broiled on medium/high on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through. This method will give you a bit more crunchy, caramelized crust.

HORSERADISH HERB CRUSTED SALMON RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat your grill to medium. Lay out 2 sheets of heavy foil each a little longer than the length of the salmon fillet. Place the salmon on the foil. Stir the bread crumbs, dill, horseradish, melted butter, lemon zest and salt. Squeeze the lemon juice over the salmon and then pack the bread mixture on top in an even layer. Crimp the foil edges just over the salmon to make a ridge that will prevent any juices from escaping. The salmon package will resemble a little canoe. Place the salmon on the grill and close the lid. Cook for 8 minutes for medium doneness and about 11 minutes for well done. Remove the salmon using 2 spatulas and place on a serving tray or platter. Decorate around the foil with dill sprigs and lemon wedges, and serve.

HERB-CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• 1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Dissolve 5 tablespoons salt in 2 quarts water in large container. Submerge salmon in brine and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Remove salmon from brine, pat dry, and set aside. 2. Meanwhile, melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add panko and 1/8 teaspoon salt and season with pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until panko is golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl and let cool completely. Stir in egg and thyme until thoroughly combined. Stir tarragon, mustard, and mayonnaise together in second bowl. 3. Set wire rack in rimmed baking sheet. Place 12 by 8-inch piece of aluminum foil on wire rack and lightly coat with vegetable oil spray. Evenly space fillets, skin side down, on foil. Using spoon, spread tarragon mixture evenly over top of each fillet. Sprinkle panko mixture evenly over top of each fillet, pressing with your fingers to adhere. Bake until center of thickest part of fillets reaches 115 degrees (for rare) and is still translucent when cut into with paring knife, 18 to 25 minutes. Transfer salmon to serving platter and let rest for 5 minutes (temp will rise to 120) before serving with lemon wedges.

HERB-CRUSTED SALMON WITH SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside. In a food processor, combine bread, parsley, and 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Pulse until coarse crumbs form. 2. Place salmon on prepared sheet; season with salt and pepper. Spread top of fillets with Dijon; top with crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Roast until salmon is opaque throughout, 11 to 13 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine lemon juice and remaining oil; season with salt and pepper. Add spinach and onion; toss to combine. Serve salmon with spinach salad.

HERB CRUSTED SALMON ON GREENS

Steps:

• Whisk lime juice,ginger and mustard in small bowl. Slowly whisk in 4 tbsp oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Brush salmon on both sides with 1 tbsp oil;sprinkle with salt and pepper, then 1 tbsp dill and 1 tbsp basil. Press herbs to adhere. Heat 1 tbsp oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon,herb side down;saute 4 minutes. Turn over;saute until salmon is just opaque in center, about 5 minutes.
• Toss greens with remaining herbs and some dressing. Divide between two plates. Top with salmon and remaining dressing.