Herb Crusted Salmon
Salmon is one of the healthiest foods on the plant. Pair this with a fresh salad or brown rice for an easy weeknight meal.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 253kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Salmon divided into 4 equal parts
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/8 tsp salt sprinkled over fish for seasoning
- 1/8 tsp salt for breadcrumb mixture
- 1/8 tsp fresh black pepper
- 1/4 cup Mixed fresh herbs including tarragon, chives, parsley, cilantro, If you do not have fresh herbs, use a 1/2 Tablespoon of each dried herb
- 1 cup whole wheat crackers mashed made into crumbs, I usually place mine in a zip lock bag and mash with a meat tenderizer
- 2 eggs beaten well
- 1/2 lemon cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425º
- Season salmon with oil, 1/8 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper
- Place salmon on a sheet tray and top with the fresh herbs
- In a bowl, combine the eggs, cracker crumbs, the remaining salt and a dash of pepper.
- Place the cracker mixture on top of the herbs and press into the fish to make a crust.
- Place sheet tray into oven and bake until there is just a small bit of pink in the middle of the salmon, which should be about 5 minutes
- Put oven on broil and cook an additional 2 minutes to brown the crust. Make sure to watch the fish, so as not to burn it.
- Serve with the lemon wedges.