Herb-Crusted Baked Salmon Recipe
Herb-crusted baked salmon sounds elegant, but trust me—it’s basically dinner in yoga pants, looking fancy without actually trying.
You coat tender fillets with fragrant herbs, zesty lemon, and crunchy breadcrumbs that scream, “Yes, I can cook, Karen.”
The oven does all the heavy lifting while you pretend you’re a gourmet chef instead of scrolling through Instagram on the couch.
It’s light, flavorful, and balanced enough to make you feel virtuous, yet satisfying enough to prevent post-dinner cookie raids.
Basically, this dish delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort, and honestly, that’s the only kind of relationship worth having.
Herb-Crusted Baked Salmon Recipe
Tender baked salmon fillets coated in fresh herbs, lemon zest, and golden breadcrumbs for a flavorful, easy, and vegan-friendly seafood-inspired main course.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parsley, dill, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Brush vegan salmon fillets with olive oil on all sides.
- Press breadcrumb-herb mixture onto fillets to form an even crust.
- Arrange coated fillets on baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and crisp on top.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin D: 30%
- Vitamin B12: 25%
- Iron: 15%
- Calcium: 12%
- Potassium: 20%
Additional Notes & Tips
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Add smoked paprika for a bolder flavor.
- Pair with roasted veggies or a quinoa salad.
- Leftovers make a delicious next-day wrap.
