Culinary herbs have been held in high esteem for thousands of years as natural remedies for many ills, and they are delicious to cook with too, like in this summer herb-crusted salmon.
Ingredients
| 1 cup | Fresh mixed herbs, eg parsley, mint, coriander, basil |
| ¼ cup | Chives, chopped |
| ½ cup | Breadcrumbs, fresh |
| 250 g | Salmon, loins, boneless (Main) |
| 2 Tbsp | Olive oil |
| 2 Tbsp | Lemon juice, or lime juice |
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 80C.
- Chop the mixed herbs finely. Combine with the chives and breadcrumbs. Press on top of each salmon loin. Place in a baking pan. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp of the oil.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until cooked through. Alternatively, cover and cook in a non-stick frying pan for 6-7 minutes on medium low heat..
- Combine the remaining oil and lime or lemon juice to make a dressing.
- Serve the salmon with a little of the dressing drizzled around the outside edge.
