Description
Flaky salmon baked with a golden parmesan crust. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
2 pounds salmon fillet, skin-on
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place the salmon on the sheet, skin-side down, and pat dry.
3. Mix mayonnaise, mustard, garlic, seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
4. Spread the mixture over the top of the salmon evenly.
5. Combine Panko, parmesan, parsley, melted butter, and seasoning in another bowl.
6. Spoon the breadcrumb mix onto the salmon and press gently to form a layer.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
8. Serve with lemon wedges while hot.
Notes
Use gluten-free Panko if needed.
Swap parsley for dill or basil for a twist.
Add crushed nuts to the topping for extra crunch.
Air fry at 375°F for 10–12 minutes as an alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 372 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 102 mg