Description
An elegant weeknight dinner featuring moist salmon topped with a crunchy Parmesan crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus 1 tablespoon for searing)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season them with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix Parmesan, panko, garlic powder, parsley, and olive oil until combined.
- Press the mixture onto the flesh side of the fillets.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the salmon skin-side down for 2–3 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 425°F and bake for 8–10 minutes.
- If needed, broil for 1–2 minutes for a crispy finish.
Notes
Pat salmon dry for a better crust. Optional: brush with Dijon mustard for better adhesion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg