Herb-Crusted Salmon Recipe

Name: Herb-Crusted Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt and pepper; 4 (6- to 8-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons beaten egg; 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme; 1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon; 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard; 1 1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise; Lemon wedges

Servings: persons

Salt and pepper
4 (6- to 8-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons beaten egg
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise
Lemon wedges

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1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Dissolve 5 tablespoons salt in 2 quarts water in large container. Submerge salmon in brine and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Remove salmon from brine, pat dry, and set aside.
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2. Meanwhile, melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add panko and 1/8 teaspoon salt and season with pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until panko is golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl and let cool completely. Stir in egg and thyme until thoroughly combined. Stir tarragon, mustard, and mayonnaise together in second bowl.
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3. Set wire rack in rimmed baking sheet. Place 12 by 8-inch piece of aluminum foil on wire rack and lightly coat with vegetable oil spray. Evenly space fillets, skin side down, on foil. Using spoon, spread tarragon mixture evenly over top of each fillet. Sprinkle panko mixture evenly over top of each fillet, pressing with your fingers to adhere. Bake until center of thickest part of fillets reaches 115 degrees (for rare) and is still translucent when cut into with paring knife, 18 to 25 minutes. Transfer salmon to serving platter and let rest for 5 minutes (temp will rise to 120) before serving with lemon wedges.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt and pepper, 4 (6- to 8-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Herb-Crusted Salmon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Herb-Crusted Salmon

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