Herbed Salmon

By gilligan1963

Ingredients

• 1 lb. skinless salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions
• 1 lemon
• 1 Tbsp snipped fresh dillweed
• 1 Tbsp snipped fresh tarragon or lemon thyme
• 1 Tbsp snipped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp butter, softened

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Rinse fish; pat dry. Shred 1 tsp of peel from lemon; set aside. Juice half the lemon. In a small bowl, combine lemon peel, snipped herbs, salt, pepper, and butter; stir to combine. Spread evenly on the salmon.

2. Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add salmon, herb side down. Cook 3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn salmon; pour lemon juice over. Place pan in oven and cook 3 to 7 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

3. Transfer to serving plates; drizzle with pan juices.