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Crispy Parmesan crusted baked salmon recipe with golden brown coating on a white plate garnished with lemon wedges and fresh parsley, showing flaky fish interior

Crispy Parmesan Crusted Baked Salmon

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, Panko breadcrumbs, and parsley.
  4. In a small dish, whisk melted butter, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  5. Brush garlic-butter mixture over salmon fillets.
  6. Press Parmesan breadcrumb mixture onto salmon to form crust.
  7. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and bake 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily and crust is golden.
  8. Optional: broil 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness.
  9. 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.