Za’atar-crusted salmon recipe

Za’atar-crusted salmon

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.

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  • Serves 4
  • 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

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Each serving contains

Energy
1285kJ 308.0kcal
15%
Fat
20g
medium29%
Saturates
3g
medium14%
Salt
0.3g
low4%
Sugars
1g
low1%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 6.4gProtein 25.4gFibre 1.7g

Method

  1. 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.
  2. 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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