Description
This Crispy Parmesan Crusted Baked Salmon recipe combines golden, crunchy topping with tender, flaky salmon for a restaurant-quality dish ready in just 25 minutes. Packed with flavor, nutrition, and perfect crispiness, this recipe makes healthy eating effortless and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, Panko breadcrumbs, and parsley.
- In a small dish, whisk melted butter, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Brush garlic-butter mixture over salmon fillets.
- Press Parmesan breadcrumb mixture onto salmon to form crust.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil and bake 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily and crust is golden.
- Optional: broil 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Let rest for 1 minute before serving.
Notes
For gluten-free, substitute Panko with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed nuts. For keto-friendly, use almond flour or crushed pork rinds instead of breadcrumbs. Add walnuts to the crust for extra omega-3s.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (6 oz)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: parmesan crusted salmon, baked salmon recipe, crispy salmon, easy salmon dinner