A side of salmon is an easy and elegant way to serve a crowd. Total prep time is about 10 minutes. Another 20 minutes in the oven and this flavorful dish from Katie Lee's "The Comfort Table" is ready to go. Lee suggests serving any leftovers chilled in a salad.

HERB-ROASTED SALMON

• 3 cups loosely packed mixed fresh herbs, minced (such as parsley, thyme, chives and mint)

• 1/2 cup light brown sugar

• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard

• 1 tablespoon kosher salt

• 2 teaspoon ground black pepper

• Two 3- to 3 1/2-pound whole sides of salmon with skin (should be about 1 1/2 inches thick at the thickest part)

• 2 lemons, thinly sliced

Heat the oven to 450 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, combine the herbs, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper.

Place the salmon on the baking sheet, skin side down. Spread the herb mixture evenly over each piece of salmon. Top the salmon with lemon slices. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the salmon is just opaque at the center.

Use the parchment paper to help transfer the sides of salmon to a serving platter.

Makes 12-14 servings.