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fillet of salmon with roasted with herbs on plate with lemon
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Simple Herb Stuffed Salmon Recipe

This herb stuffed salmon recipe is infused with green herbs, lemon and wine to create a delicious main dish. Succulent, healthy and ready in 20 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings (change as needed): 2

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets, skin on or off (6-8 ounces each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (about 1/4 large lemon)
  • salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 cup (28g) combination of minced herbs ( I use fresh parsley, green onions or chives plus e.g. dill, basil, chervil or cilantro)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) dry white wine (cooking wine is fine too)
  • Garnish Options: Note 1

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F/218C. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil sprayed with oil (for easier clean up).  
  • PREPARE SALMON FILETS: Place salmon on pan, skin side down. Make slits crosswise on each fish fillet as deep as possible without cutting into the skin - about 1/4 inch/6mm above the skin or bottom of salmon is good. Reserve a tablespoon of herb mixture for garnish. Stuff remaining herbs into the slits and sprinkle a bit more on top of salmon. Drizzle salmon with oil, squeeze the lemon over the fish and season generously with salt and pepper. You can let the salmon sit and marinate for 15 minutes if you have time (no longer, though).
  • ROAST SALMON TO PERFECTION: Add wine to the pan around the salmon. Roast for 10-12 minutes or just until salmon flakes and is warm pink in the thickest part for moist, medium to medium-rare (not white pale pink as this will be dry). Rule of thumb is 10 minutes per inch of thickness, but slightly less might be needed because of slits in salmon. If using an instant thermometer, internal temperature should read about 130F/54C . It will rise a few degrees while resting for 5 minutes.
  • SERVE: If salmon has skin on bottom, to remove it, slip spatula between skin and flesh. Lift and transfer to plate. Sprinkle reserved herbs on top and serve with lemon wedges and your choice of garnishes, Note 1

Notes

  1. Garnish options
    • Basil mayonnaise  (combine 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, lemon zest or a squeeze of lemon juice and finely chopped basil); Other herbs like dill, thyme or basil can be substituted
    • Spicy sweet chili Thai sauce (good!)
    • Balsamic reduction (you can buy this at the grocery store)
    • Good quality extra virgin olive oil;
    • Lemon wedges, zest or lemon slices
  2. Make Ahead: To serve cold or at room temperature, make the full recipe up to a day ahead. When salmon cools down, refrigerate it, well covered. Sprinkle additional chopped herbs on top before serving along with lemon wedges and preferred garnish.
 
Nutrition value estimates do not include your choice of garnish.
Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 872mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg