Baked Matzo Crusted Salmon
Delicate salmon fillets coated in a crisp matzo crust and baked until golden, served with a vibrant lemon-dill sauce that enhances the fish's natural richness. This Middle Eastern-inspired Passover recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Salmon fillets (skinless), Matzo meal, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) Salmon fillets (skinless)
- 1/2 cup Matzo meal
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp, finely chopped Fresh dill
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a shallow bowl, combine 1/2 cup matzo meal, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped dill, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until fully mixed.
- Step 3: Place each salmon fillet on the baking sheet and brush 1 tbsp olive oil evenly over the top of each fillet. Press the matzo mixture firmly onto the oiled surface until completely covered.
- Step 4: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the crust is golden brown and crisp to the touch.
