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Easy Gourmet Crispy Parmesan Herb Crusted Salmon

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Savor crispy Parmesan Crusted Salmon! Golden, nutty, and baked to aromatic perfection. Easy enough for weeknights, special enough for celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American / Mediterranean Inspired
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Napa Valley olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Meyer lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Prepare the oven and baking sheet.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
  3. Prepare the salmon.
  4. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet. Pat them dry with paper towels.
  5. Make the parmesan crust mixture.
  6. In a small bowl, combine grated parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, lemon zest, parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle in olive oil and mix until the texture resembles slightly damp crumbs.
  7. Add flavor to the salmon.
  8. Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard over each salmon fillet.
  9. Add the crust.
  10. Press the parmesan breadcrumb mixture evenly onto the top of each fillet.
  11. Bake until golden.
  12. Place the tray in the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on the salmon's thickness, until the topping is golden brown and the salmon is flaky and tender.
  13. Finish with fresh lemon.
  14. Once baked, drizzle with fresh lemon juice or serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal

Notes

Ingredient Swap: I've found that if I'm out of dried parsley, a teaspoon of dried dill or even a pinch of dried oregano can bring a lovely, slightly different aroma to the crust