Salmon With Herb and Walnut Crust Recipe

Name: Salmon With Herb and Walnut Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg salmon fillet (whole side); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh dill; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind; ¼ cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, extra; lemon wedge, for serving

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to moderately hot (200C/180C fan-forced).
2
Place the salmon fillet in a large baking dish, brush with oil.
3
Roast for 5 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients, except the lemon wedges, in a medium bowl.
5
Remove salmon from oven, sprinkle with three-quarters of the parsley mixture.
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Roast salmon for a further 5 minutes.
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The salmon will be rare in the thicker end of the fillet.
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You can adjust cooking time to suit your taste.
9
Transfer the salmon to a serving platter; sprinkle with the remaining parsley mixture.
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Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
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Not suitable to freeze.
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Not suitable to microwave.
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Cook's note.
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The 10 minutes cooking time will give cooked-through salmon pieces on the tail end and pieces that are rare in the center on the thicker end.
15
Adjust the cooking time to your taste.

684

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 kg salmon fillet (whole side), 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh dill, and more.

Yes, Salmon With Herb and Walnut Crust 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.

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Salmon With Herb and Walnut Crust

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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