Best 8 Is Thyme Good On Salmon Recipes

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Thyme is a versatile herb that can be used to enhance the flavor of many different dishes, including salmon. Its distinctive earthy and slightly minty flavor profile pairs perfectly with the delicate taste of salmon. Whether you are grilling, baking, or pan-frying your salmon, adding thyme can elevate the dish to a whole new level. With its abundance of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, thyme not only adds flavor to your meal but also provides a boost of nutrients.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON, GARLIC, AND THYME BAKED SALMON



Lemon, Garlic, and Thyme Baked Salmon image

Flavorful lemon, garlic, and thyme baked salmon ready in just 20 minutes!

Provided by Ashley Manila

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds salmon, cut into 4 fillets
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon lemon zest (more to taste, if desired)
3 cloves garlic, grated or very finely minced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees (F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  • Place the salmon fillets in a large bowl, set aside. In a separate bowl whisk together the honey, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, black pepper, and salt, mixing well to combine. Stir in the lemon juice.
  • Pour this sauce over the salmon fillets, using your hands (or a spoon) to evenly and generously coat them. Remove fillets from marinade and place on prepared baking sheet. Use a small spoon to top each fillet with one teaspoon of remaining marinade. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked to your liking. Remove salmon from the oven and serve at once, with extra lemon wedges.

SLOW-BAKED SALMON WITH LEMON AND THYME



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Baking salmon in a low-temperature oven slowly melts the fat between the flesh and leaves the fillets incredibly moist and tender. Lemon and thyme, a classic Mediterranean combination, add another layer of flavor without sacrificing this dish's elegant simplicity.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Fish     Bake     Easter     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Mother's Day     Father's Day     Dinner     Lemon     Salmon     Healthy     Thyme     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 6-to 8-ounces boneless salmon fillets, skin on
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Zest of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 lemon wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Brush with 1/2 tablespoon oil. Place salmon fillets, skin side down, on prepared baking sheet. Mix remaining oil, thyme, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Spread thyme mixture over salmon fillets, dividing equally. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  • Bake salmon until just opaque in center, 15-18 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

EASY LEMON-THYME ROASTED SALMON



Easy Lemon-Thyme Roasted Salmon image

Provided by Alex

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 [6-8 ounce] filets of salmon, skin removed
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1.5 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
zest of 1/2 lemon
1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place salmon filets in a baking dish and pat dry.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and rub oil evenly into all of the salmon filets. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, paprika. Top with the minced garlic, lemon zest, and scatter the lemon rounds around the salmon. Sprinkle with the fresh thyme.
  • Transfer to the oven and roast until the salmon is cooked through and easily flakes with a fork, about 10-12 minutes (depending on how thick your salmon is).
  • Remove from oven, serve and enjoy!!

SALMON FILLETS WITH LEMON-THYME SAUCE



Salmon Fillets with Lemon-Thyme Sauce image

Provided by Dave Tyson

Categories     Milk/Cream     Fish     Bake     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Salmon     White Wine     Thyme     Bon Appétit     Washington

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 6-ounce salmon fillets
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup chopped shallots (about 6)
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange salmon on baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Bake until just cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, boil next 5 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan over high heat until mixture is reduced to generous 1/2 cup, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Strain sauce into heavy small saucepan, pushing hard on solids to release as much liquid as possible. Set saucepan over very low heat and whisk in butter 1 piece at a time. Whisk in lemon juice; season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer salmon to plates. Spoon sauce over and serve.

BAKED SALMON WITH CORIANDER AND THYME



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This really simple dish is delicious because coriander complements the flavor of salmon so well. The salmon cooks in its own juices. Thanks to cookswares.com for the recipe

Provided by TishT

Categories     Fruit

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless salmon fillets
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 bay leaf
sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
  • Line a baking dish with parchment paper or foil, large enough to fold over and seal.
  • Place the fillets in the middle off the dish and sprinkle with coriander and thyme.
  • Grind a little sea salt over the fillets.
  • Place one or two lemon slices on each fillet.
  • The lemon peel can be a bit strong; if you wish, you can remove the peel with a paring knife before putting the slices on the fillets.
  • Fold the parchment paper over the fillets and staple or paper clip, or fold the foil and crimp to seal.
  • Bake for about 18 minutes.
  • When salmon is done remove to a plate.
  • Place a fresh slice of lemon on each fillet and a sprig of fresh thyme, and serve.
  • Variations: Add some shrimp and scallops in with the salmon.
  • Anoint the salmon with a tablespoon of dry white wine or dry vermouth prior to adding the seasonings.

BAKED SALMON WITH BASIL AND LEMON THYME CRUST



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A perfectly baked salmon topped with a mouthwatering crust and served with asparagus. The crispiness and the lemony flavors of the crust are delicious. If desired, you can squeeze some fresh lemon juice on top of the asparagus. This recipe was made in a Panasonic CIO.

Provided by Jennifer Aleman

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Panasonic

Time 33m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup olive oil, divided
1 ⅓ pounds salmon fillet
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 cloves garlic
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon thyme
1 lemon, zested
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup fresh bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Rub 1/2 teaspoon olive oil over the salmon and season lightly with salt and pepper. Transfer salmon to the center of the grill pan.
  • Place asparagus in a bowl. Drizzle 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil over asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Mix well and arrange around salmon.
  • Place garlic cloves in a food processor or blender; process until crushed. Add Parmesan cheese, basil, lemon juice, lemon thyme, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; blend well. Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil and bread crumbs; pulse until well mixed.
  • Top salmon with herb mixture, forming a crust.
  • Set Panasonic Countertop Induction Oven to "Auto Cook". Select Fish with Vegetables setting. Place the grill pan in the oven and cook until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender, about 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 80.2 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 583.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

THYME SALMON WITH SAGE PASTA



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This is a family favorite! It's also a great recipe for entertaining as well.

Provided by Cari

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Salmon Fillet Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ pounds skinned salmon fillet, cut into 4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
salt to taste
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
2 tablespoons salted butter
½ cup chopped fresh sage
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 lime, juiced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 lime, juiced

Steps:

  • Place the salmon pieces into a mixing bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, then toss with 4 cloves of crushed garlic. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the salmon onto the foil, and season with salt and thyme. Fold the foil over the salmon to form a sealed pouch. Bake in the preheated oven until the salmon is no longer translucent in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the egg noodles, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, then return to the cooking pot.
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the butter has browned lightly. Stir in the sage and garlic until the sage has wilted. Stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil ,the frozen peas, the juice of 1 lime, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Stir into the pasta, and place into a serving bowl. Remove the salmon from the foil, and place onto the pasta. Squeeze another lime over top to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 107.7 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 724.9 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

ORANGE THYME SALMON



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I got this out of a grocery store coupon book. We use this one a lot. It's really easy and uses ingredients that are always on hand. It's quick and the flavor is light, but great.

Provided by mplsgirl

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 salmon fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon dried thyme
salt
pepper
1 orange, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, mustard, thyme, orange juice,and a little salt and pepper. Rub on salmon.
  • Heat grill or broiler to high. Sear salmon - 1-2 min on each side.
  • Reduce heat to med. Cook salmon about 5 min per side. During last minute, top with orange slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.3, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 165.4, Sodium 466.9, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 9.4, Protein 65.4

Tips for Using Thyme with Salmon:

- Choose fresh thyme: Fresh thyme has a more intense flavor than dried thyme, so it's best to use it whenever possible. Look for thyme with bright green leaves and no signs of wilting. - Use thyme sparingly: Thyme has a strong flavor, so a little goes a long way. Start with a small amount and add more to taste. - Add thyme at the right time: For the best flavor, add thyme to salmon during the last few minutes of cooking. This will prevent the thyme from overpowering the salmon. - Pair thyme with other herbs and spices: Thyme pairs well with other herbs and spices, such as garlic, lemon, and dill. Experiment with different combinations to find your favorite flavor profile.

Conclusion:

Thyme is a versatile herb that can be used to enhance the flavor of salmon in a variety of dishes. Its fresh, pungent flavor complements salmon well, and it can be used in both cooked and raw preparations. Whether you're grilling, baking, or pan-frying salmon, thyme is a great way to add a touch of flavor and complexity. So next time you're cooking salmon, don't forget to reach for the thyme!

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