Best Salmon With Thyme Lemon Butter And Almonds Recipes

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SLOW-BAKED SALMON WITH LEMON AND THYME



Slow-Baked Salmon with Lemon and Thyme image

Baking salmon in a low-temperature oven slowly melts the fat between the flesh and leaves the fillets incredibly moist and tender. Lemon and thyme, a classic Mediterranean combination, add another layer of flavor without sacrificing this dish's elegant simplicity.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Fish     Bake     Easter     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Mother's Day     Father's Day     Dinner     Lemon     Salmon     Healthy     Thyme     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 6-to 8-ounces boneless salmon fillets, skin on
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Zest of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 lemon wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Brush with 1/2 tablespoon oil. Place salmon fillets, skin side down, on prepared baking sheet. Mix remaining oil, thyme, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Spread thyme mixture over salmon fillets, dividing equally. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  • Bake salmon until just opaque in center, 15-18 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

ALMOND-CRUSTED SALMON



Almond-Crusted Salmon image

I like to serve this crunchy almond-crusted salmon with lots of mango salsa. It's a beautiful dish you might want to share with that special someone. -Marc Nadeau, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 egg whites
1 tablespoon dried cilantro flakes
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup ground almonds
2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, beat egg whites, cilantro, lemon juice, ginger and cayenne. Place almonds in another shallow bowl. Dip salmon in egg mixture, then coat with almonds., Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

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