Frozen Herb-Crusted Salmon with Citrus Glaze

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Pan-seared salmon with a fresh herb crust made from frozen herbs, finished with a bright citrus glaze for a flavorful entrée. This seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, and salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 350 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 International cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 thawed salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Press 1/4 cup finely chopped frozen mixed herbs (parsley, dill, chives) evenly onto the top side of each fillet to form a herb crust.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering, place salmon fillets herb-side down and sear for 3 minutes until the herbs are fragrant and slightly crisp.
  4. Step 4: Flip the salmon carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through and the fish flakes easily.
  5. Step 5: In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 minced garlic clove. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 4-5 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Remove the glaze from heat and whisk in 1 tbsp unsalted butter until glossy.
  7. Step 7: Plate the salmon fillets and drizzle the citrus glaze generously over each before serving.

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