Oat-Crusted Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce

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Tender salmon fillets coated in a crunchy oat crust and paired with a vibrant lemon-dill sauce that brightens each bite. This Scottish seafood recipe (gluten-free, high-protein), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, rolled oats, and lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 502 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Scottish cuisine 502 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a shallow dish, mix 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons fresh dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and stir until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Press 1/4 cup oat mixture firmly onto the top of each fillet.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side down for 2 minutes until golden, flip, and cook 1 minute. Transfer skillet to oven.
  4. Step 4: Bake 12-15 minutes until salmon reaches 145°F and oat crust is crisp.
  5. Step 5: Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 minced garlic clove and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 2 tablespoons heavy cream, simmering 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Remove salmon from oven, drizzle with lemon-dill sauce, and garnish with extra dill.

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