Description
Elevate your dinner with this Slow-Roasted Salmon with French Herb Salsa recipe. Tender salmon fillet, seasoned with olive oil, herbs, and zesty lemon, is roasted to perfection and topped with a vibrant herb salsa. A flavorful and elegant dish that is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- zest of 1 lemon
French Herb Salsa:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 small shallot (minced)
- 1 tablespoon capers (rinsed and chopped)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare salmon: Place salmon fillet on the baking sheet, brush with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Roast salmon: Roast for 25-35 minutes until just cooked through.
- Make herb salsa: In a bowl, combine parsley, tarragon, chives, dill, shallot, capers, mustard, and vinegar. Slowly whisk in olive oil.
- Finish and serve: Spoon herb salsa over the roasted salmon before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted potatoes or a green salad.
- Leftover salmon can be used in salads or sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
