Fish & Seafood

Lemon-Roasted Salmon with Green Herb Sauce

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This roasted lemon salmon is a bright and easy dinner with plenty of fresh flavors. The star of the dish is the vibrant green herb sauce, made with fresh parsley and dill; it adds a burst of freshness that complements the fish beautifully. It’s a quick, healthy meal that feels elegant enough for entertaining but simple enough for a weeknight dinner, perfect with a side of steamed green beans and roasted potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons, sliced ¼-inch thick
  • 1 (2½-pound) skin-on salmon fillet
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ¾ cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • ¼ cup loosely packed fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 pitted green olives
  • 1 anchovy fillet, finely chopped (about ½ teaspoon)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to broil with rack in top third position. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  2. Arrange lemon slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Place salmon fillet, skin-side down, on top of the lemon slices. Rub the salmon with minced garlic and 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes. Broil just until the salmon flakes with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, combine ¾ cup parsley, ¼ cup dill, 2 tablespoons shallots, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 3 olives, chopped anchovy and the remaining 4 tablespoons oil and ½ teaspoon salt in a blender; process until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes, increasing speed from low to high and using a tamper to help the ingredients blend, if needed.
  4. Place the salmon on a large platter; drizzle with the green sauce.

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