Gluten-Free Herb-Crusted Salmon with Lemon Butter

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Pan-crusted salmon with fresh herbs and a bright lemon butter sauce, perfect for a light and elegant dinner in the evening. This Mediterranean-inspired gluten-free recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, gluten-free breadcrumbs, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 salmon fillets (5 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a shallow dish, combine 1/4 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
  3. Step 3: Press the top side of each salmon fillet into the breadcrumb mixture until coated evenly.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place salmon fillets breadcrumb-side down and cook for 4 minutes until crust is golden and crisp.
  5. Step 5: Flip the fillets carefully and cook for another 3 minutes until salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Step 6: In a small saucepan, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter over low heat. Add 1 minced garlic clove and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice.
  7. Step 7: Remove salmon from heat and drizzle with the warm lemon butter sauce before serving.

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