Za'atar Crusted Salmon
Crispy za'atar spice crust on tender salmon fillet, finished with a bright lemon squeeze. Ready in under 25 minutes and packed with Mediterranean flavor.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 312
- Protein
- 34g
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons za'atar spice blend
- 2 fillets (6 oz each) salmon fillets (skin-on)
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Set the oven to 400°F and wait until the indicator light or beep tells you it has finished heating, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, pressing gently on the skin and flesh until no moisture beads on the surface.
- 3
Cut the lemon in half lengthwise from tip to tip, then cut each half in half again crosswise, creating 4 wedges.
- 4
Place the za'atar in a small bowl and stir in 0.25 teaspoon of sea salt until evenly mixed.
- 5
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then place it on the counter in front of you.
- 6
Brush the top surface of each salmon fillet with 0.75 tablespoon of olive oil, coating evenly.
- 7
Sprinkle half of the za'atar mixture onto the oiled surface of the first salmon fillet, pressing gently so it sticks.
- 8
Repeat step 7 with the remaining za'atar mixture on the second salmon fillet.
- 9
Slide both salmon fillets skin-side down onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- 10
Place 2 fresh thyme sprigs and 1 lemon wedge next to each salmon fillet on the baking sheet.
- 11
Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake until the salmon flesh is opaque when you gently press it with a fork and flakes easily, about 12 minutes.
- 12
Remove the baking sheet from the oven using oven mitts and place it on a heat-safe surface.
- 13
Squeeze the juice from the remaining 2 lemon wedges over both salmon fillets, dividing equally.
- 14
Slide each salmon fillet onto a plate and serve immediately while hot, with the roasted thyme and lemon wedges alongside.
Tools you’ll need
- oven
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- paper towels
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- small bowl
- spoon
- pastry brush
- fork
- oven mitts
- serving plates
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