Description
A quick and elegant salmon dish with a crispy parmesan crust, bright lemon flavor, and tender, flaky fish, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix parmesan, panko, parsley, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pat salmon fillets dry. Brush tops with olive oil and press parmesan mixture evenly onto each fillet.
- Place salmon on baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and salmon flakes easily.
- Drizzle with lemon juice before serving. Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.