Description
This Irresistibly Crispy Parmesan Salmon features a golden, cheesy crust that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: lemon wedges and fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
- Prepare crust: In a small bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat salmon: Brush salmon fillets with melted butter or olive oil, then press the Parmesan-panko mixture onto the top of each fillet.
- Bake: Place salmon on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Optional: garnish with lemon wedges and parsley before serving. Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil for the last 1–2 minutes. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the crust for a mild kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Parmesan salmon, crispy salmon, baked salmon, easy seafood dinner, cheesy salmon