Herb-Crusted Salmon with Dill Sauce
Flaky salmon fillets topped with a fragrant herb crust, served with a creamy dill-infused sauce. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillet, breadcrumbs, fresh dill 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 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillet
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh dill
- 1 large, zested and juiced lemon
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup (store-bought or homemade) dill sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a shallow dish, mix breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup chopped dill, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Place salmon fillets in a single layer. Brush with 1/4 cup buttermilk, then press the breadcrumb mixture onto each fillet, ensuring even coverage.
- Step 3: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the salmon is just cooked through. Serve immediately with a dollop of dill sauce on top.







