Description
Baked Parmesan Crusted Salmon is a deliciously easy dish featuring flaky salmon topped with a crispy, cheesy crust. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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For the Topping:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Salmon:
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
Instructions
For the Topping:
- 1. In a medium bowl, mix together grated Parmesan cheese, Panko breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in lemon juice and combine until well mixed.
For the Salmon:
- 2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- 3. Place the salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish. Lightly season with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavors.
- 4. Spoon the breadcrumb mixture generously over each salmon fillet, ensuring they are well covered.
- 5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- 6. Transfer to plates and garnish with additional parsley if desired. Serve alongside roasted vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg