Description
This Crispy Parmesan Crusted Baked Salmon features a golden, crunchy topping that contrasts beautifully with the tender, flaky fish beneath. Each bite bursts with savory flavors, enhanced by the rich, nutty notes of Parmesan cheese and a hint of garlic, making it an irresistible dish for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- Salmon: 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin-on for added flavor
- Parmesan Crust:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- For Baking:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the salmon fillets skin-side down.
- In a bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and black pepper.
- Brush the top of each salmon fillet with olive oil and spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard.
- Evenly distribute the Parmesan mixture over the salmon, pressing it down gently to adhere.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared a few hours in advance; simply assemble the salmon with the crust and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute panko breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with crust
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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