Lemon Herb Salmon Recipes

SALMON WITH LEMON AND HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. For sauce, a bowl combine the first eight ingredients (through sugar). Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
• Place salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet. Measure thickness of fish. Season with salt and pepper. Spread 1/4 cup sauce over top of salmon. Roast 4 to 6 minutes per 1/2-inch thickness of fish or just until fish flakes when tested with a fork. Let rest 5 minutes.
• Add water, 1 tsp. at a time, to remaining sauce to thin to desired consistency. Serve salmon with sauce. If desired, top with several thin lemon slices and/or sprinkle with parsley.

BAKED LEMON HERB SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Arrange salmon and brussels sprouts evenly spaced on top.
• Brush the melted butter on top of each salmon fillet. In a small bowl, stir the rosemary, parsley, garlic, juice of 1 lemon (around 4 Tablespoons), and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together. Spoon evenly onto each fillet, spreading all over the top. Slice 1/2 of the 2nd lemon and arrange 1-2 slices on top of each fillet. Squeeze the other lemon half on top of the brussels sprouts. Sprinkle the brussels sprouts with remaining 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Sprinkle sea salt evenly over the whole pan- not much is needed, but go by your preference.
• Bake the salmon for 15-20 minutes depending on thickness, about 10 minutes per 1-inch inch thickness measured from the thickest part of the fillet or until the thickest part reaches 145°F (63°C) internal heat.
• Serve warm.
• Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for a few days. Reheat to your liking.

SALMON WITH LEMON-HERB MARINADE

Steps:

• Wipe salmon fillet dry with paper towels. Combine remaining ingredients (except lemon wedges and rosemary sprigs) in small bowl and mix well. Pour mixture over salmon, making sure it is coated on both sides. Marinate for at least an hour before cooking.
• Preheat broiler or grill. Cook salmon, turning once - five to six minutes each side for medium rare.
• Place salmon on serving platter and garnish with lemon wedges and sprigs of rosemary.

LEMON HERBED SALMON

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, thyme, lemon zest and salt; mix well. Add 4 tablespoons butter and toss lightly to coat; set aside. , Pat salmon dry. Place skin side down in a greased baking dish. Brush with remaining butter; cover with crumb mixture. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

LEMON HERB SALMON

Steps:

• Lightly spray a 13" x 9" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange salmon fillets in a single layer skin side down.
• Evenly sprinkle salmon fillets with salt, then sugar.
• Combine lemon and lime juices together and pour evenly over salmon.
• Evenly sprinkle with herbs and minced garlic.
• Cover and chill about 4 hours.
• Before baking, drizzle with the melted butter; if desired.
• Bake at 425 for about 20 minutes or until opaque in middles.

SIMPLE LEMON-HERB ROASTED SALMON

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the top of the oven, and preheat to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, and brush with oil.
• Place the salmon fillets, evenly spaced, in the middle of the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops with 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bake until the outside is opaque and slightly firm to the touch and the inside flakes easily (insert a small paring knife between layers to check; the color will vary from bright pink (rare) to pale pink to orange (well-done)), 8 to 12 minutes, depending on the desired doneness.
• Remove the fillets from the oven, top each with a piece of butter and let melt over the top and down the sides. Sprinkle with herbs, lemon juice and salt to taste. Transfer the salmon to serving plates with a spatula. Serve hot or at room temperature.

LEMON-HERB CRUMBED SALMON

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, parmesan, thyme and salt, set aside.
• Place salmon skin side down on foil-lined baking dish.
• Mix butter and lemon juice in bowl.
• Brush salmon with butter-lemon juice mixture, using about 3/4 of the mixture.
• Top with crumb mixture, patting it on by hand.
• Drizzle remaining butter mixture over top.
• Bake at 350 until flakey, about 25 minutes, can brown under broiler if desired.
• Now, the original recipe called for 2-1/2 cups breadcrumbs, 6 tablespoons of parmesan cheese, twice as much parsley, 1 tablespoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 6 tablespoons of butter. We thought this tasted wonderful as is, you be the judge.