Elegant Herb-Crusted Salmon with Lemon-Dill Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 fillets salmon, skin removed
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt

Method

1. 01
   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 02
   In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Brush this mixture over both sides of the salmon fillets.
3. 03
   In a separate dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, parsley, dill, chives, and lemon zest to create the herb crust mixture.
4. 04
   Press the herb crust mixture onto the top side of each salmon fillet until well-coated.
5. 05
   Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and the crust is golden.
6. 06
   While the salmon is baking, prepare the lemon-dill cream sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
7. 07
   Add the heavy cream to the saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the lemon juice, dill, and salt, cooking for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
8. 08
   Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly. Serve the baked salmon with a drizzle of lemon-dill cream sauce over the top.