Description
A delicious Parmesan Crusted Salmon recipe featuring a crispy, cheesy breadcrumb topping baked to golden perfection. This dish combines wild salmon with a flavorful crust of parmesan, garlic, herbs, and butter, making it a quick and elegant main course perfect for any dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1.5-2 pound whole wild salmon fillet
Crust Topping
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon thyme and chives finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. Place the whole wild salmon fillet on the baking sheet, skin side down if applicable.
- Make the parmesan breadcrumb crust: In a small bowl, combine the plain breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and finely chopped thyme and chives. Drizzle the melted butter over the mixture and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hand until the breadcrumbs are well coated in the butter and herbs.
- Apply crust and bake: Evenly sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the salmon fillet, pressing slightly to adhere. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
- Broil for extra browning: If the crust has not browned to your liking after baking, turn on the broiler and broil the salmon for 1 minute, watching carefully to avoid burning. Remove immediately when golden and crisp.
- Serve: Serve the Parmesan crusted salmon warm with your choice of sides for a delicious, elegant main course.
Notes
- Leftovers are best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consumed within 1-2 days to maintain freshness.
- To reheat, broil the salmon for 2-3 minutes to warm through and revive the crispy crust without overcooking the fish.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute plain breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- You can use fresh or dried thyme and chives depending on availability.
- When melting butter, be careful not to brown it as it can alter the flavor of the crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
