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Crispy Baked Parmesan Crusted Salmon

Crispy Baked Parmesan Crusted Salmon You’ll Love Making

Enjoy this Crispy Baked Parmesan Crusted Salmon, a quick and easy weeknight dinner that is delightful and impressive.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Skinless, for presentation
For the Crust
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs For extra crispiness
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly cracked
For the Coating
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter Melted
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Can substitute with yellow mustard

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Shallow dish
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter and Dijon mustard until smooth.
  4. Brush the tops of the salmon fillets with the butter-mustard mixture.
  5. Press each salmon fillet into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring an even coating.
  6. Place the salmon fillets crust side up on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily and the crust is golden brown.
  8. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven to keep the crust crispy.

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