Za’atar-crusted salmon recipe
Try this quick and easy salmon recipe with a packed-with-flavour crust made with za'atar, breadcrumbs, lemon and thyme. Serve with a leafy green salad, roasted vegetables or herby couscous.
See method- Serves
- 308 calories / serving
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs (roughly 25g)
- 1 tbsp za’atar
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 spring onion, finely sliced
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 1285kJ 308.0kcal
- Fat
- 20g
- Saturates
- 3g
- Salt
- 0.3g
- Sugars
- 1g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 6.4gProtein 25.4gFibre 1.7g
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, gas 6. Put the breadcrumbs in a bowl and mix with the za’atar, lemon zest, oil, thyme and a grind of black pepper until combined.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking tray, pat dry with kitchen paper and top with the breadcrumb mixture. Bake for 12-15 mins until the salmon is cooked through and the topping is golden and crisp. Scatter over the spring onions and serve.
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