lemon roasted salmon with green herb sauce

Salmon

Lemon Roasted Salmon with Green Herb Sauce

This roasted lemon salmon is a bright and easy dinner with plenty of fresh flavors. The star of the dish is the vibrant green herb sauce, made with fresh parsley and dill; it adds a burst of freshness that complements the fish beautifully. It’s a quick, healthy meal that feels elegant enough for entertaining but simple enough for a weeknight dinner, perfect with a side of steamed green beans and roasted potatoes.

Ingredients

2 lemons, sliced ¼-inch thick
1 (2½-pound) skin-on salmon fillet
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground pepper
¾ cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
¼ cup loosely packed fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 pitted green olives
1 anchovy fillet, finely chopped (about ½ teaspoon)

Directions

Preheat oven to broil with rack in top third position. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.
Arrange lemon slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Place salmon fillet, skin-side down, on top of the lemon slices. Rub the salmon with minced garlic and 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes. Broil just until the salmon flakes with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine ¾ cup parsley, ¼ cup dill, 2 tablespoons shallots, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 3 olives, chopped anchovy and the remaining 4 tablespoons oil and ½ teaspoon salt in a blender; process until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes, increasing speed from low to high and using a tamper to help the ingredients blend, if needed.
Place the salmon on a large platter; drizzle with the green sauce.