
Recipe
Herb-Crusted Salmon with Mustard
Oven-baked salmon topped with parsley, dill, mustard, and crisp breadcrumbs. A thin mustard layer helps the herbs adhere without masking the fish.
- Prep
- 10 minutes
- Cook
- 14 minutes
- Total
- 24 minutes
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean-inspired
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C and line a small tray. Pat the salmon dry.
- 2
Mix breadcrumbs, parsley, dill, olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Spread a thin layer of mustard over the top of each fillet and press on the crumb mixture.
- 4
Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, depending on thickness, until the fish is safely cooked and the crust is golden.
- 5
Rest for 2 minutes before serving so the flakes settle.
Cooking Tips
- Measure cooking time from the thickest part of the fillet.
- If the crust needs more color, grill briefly while watching closely.