Description
This Garlic Parmesan Crusted Salmon offers a flaky, buttery interior topped with a crispy, cheesy crust. Achieve restaurant quality in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each, about 1 inch thick)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs or panko
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Lemon wedges (to serve)
- Chopped parsley (to serve)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and lightly brush it with olive oil.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them skin-side down on the prepared sheet. Season the salmon with black pepper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the melted butter and garlic. Stir this mixture into the breadcrumb mixture until it is evenly moistened.
- Spoon the crust mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet. Press lightly to help the crust adhere.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- For a more golden crust, you can broil for 1 minute at the end of baking, watching carefully.
- Garnish the salmon with parsley and serve it with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For the crispiest crust, use panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake the salmon on the upper oven rack for best crisping results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American