Ingredients:
- 4 (6-ounce/170g) salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup (30g) finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup (30g) finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon (3g) finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon (3g) finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon (3g) finely chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon (3g) finely chopped fresh chives
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) black pepper
- 1.5 pounds (680g) baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (30g) finely chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, combine parsley, basil, thyme, rosemary, oregano, chives, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well to form a paste.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Spread the herb mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.
- Place potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain well.
- While potatoes are simmering, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the drained potatoes to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in the dill and lemon juice.
- Heat the same large skillet (or another one) over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets, herb-crust side down. Sear for 4-5 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature of 145°F/63°C).
- Serve the herb-crusted salmon alongside the lemon-dill potatoes.