Herb-Crusted Salmon with Asparagus (Printable Version)

Vibrant oven-baked salmon with fresh herb crust, served alongside tender roasted asparagus. Perfect for a quick, nutritious weeknight dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Herb-Crusted Salmon

01 - 4 (6 oz each) skinless salmon fillets
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
04 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
06 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
07 - 1 clove garlic, minced
08 - 1/2 tsp lemon zest
09 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
10 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ For the Asparagus

11 - 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
12 - 1 tbsp olive oil
13 - 1/4 tsp kosher salt
14 - 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ To Serve

15 - Lemon wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, combine the parsley, dill, chives, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
03 - Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil and Dijon mustard.
04 - Press the herb mixture evenly onto the top of each fillet to form a crust.
05 - Arrange the asparagus spears beside the salmon. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss lightly to coat.
06 - Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender.
07 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The herb crust creates this incredible protective shield that locks in moisture while infusing flavor, giving you restaurant results without any fancy techniques.
  • Everything comes together on one baking sheet in under 30 minutes, leaving you with minimal cleanup but maximum wow factor when you serve it.
02 -
  • Overcrowding the baking sheet will cause the ingredients to steam rather than roast, so give everything plenty of space for that perfect texture.
  • Letting the salmon sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before baking prevents that white protein from seeping out and ensures more even cooking from edge to center.
03 -
  • The thickness of your salmon determines everything about cooking time, so for fillets thicker than 1-inch, add 3-4 minutes and check with a fork for that perfect flaking texture.
  • Instead of chopping herbs with a knife, try using kitchen scissors to snip them directly into your mixing bowl, which preserves more of their essential oils and fragrance.
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