Description
Make a fantastic weeknight dinner with this Crispy Parmesan Crusted Salmon. This simple recipe delivers a flavorful, crunchy topping without complicated steps. You will love how quickly this comes together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Rub the fillets lightly with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Press the cheese mixture firmly onto the top of each salmon fillet to create an even crust.
- Place the crusted salmon on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the crust is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your quick, delicious meal.
Notes
- For extra moisture, you can place a slice of lemon on top of the crust before baking.
- Panko breadcrumbs provide the best crunch; regular breadcrumbs will work but yield a less crisp crust.
- Adjust baking time based on the thickness of your salmon fillets.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg