Herb-Crusted Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Finely chop the fresh parsley and dill. Zest the lemon and set the juice aside.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, combine parsley, dill, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and brush lightly with olive oil.

5. 5

   Press the herb mixture onto the top of each salmon fillet to form a crust.

6. 6

   Place the salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

8. 8

   Add the reserved lemon juice to the butter mixture and stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Remove the salmon from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

10. 10

    Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the salmon fillets and serve immediately.