1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon freshly grated lime zest
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
2 cups fresh bread crumbs
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, washed well, spun dry, and chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, washed well, spun dry, and chopped
four 8-ounce pieces salmon fillet

For herb sauce
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley leaves
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Preheat oven to 400°F. and butter a large baking sheet.

In a large skillet melt butter over moderate heat and stir in lime juice, zest, Old Bay seasoning, bread crumbs, and garlic. Sauté mixture over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until bread crumbs are crisp and golden. Remove skillet from heat and stir in parsley and basil.

Season salmon with salt and pepper and coat all sides evenly with breadcrumb mixture. Put salmon on baking sheet and bake in middle of oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until just cooked through.

Make herb sauce while salmon is baking.

In a small bowl whisk together herb sauce ingredients until smooth.

Serve salmon with herb sauce.