Crispy Parmesan Salmon Bake (Printable)
Golden crusted salmon with Parmesan and herbs, baked to tender perfection in 30 minutes
# What You Need:
→ Salmon
01 - 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Parmesan Crust
04 - 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ For Serving
11 - Lemon wedges
# How-To:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, rub with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine Parmesan, panko, parsley, dill, garlic, lemon zest, and melted butter. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Press the Parmesan crust evenly onto the top of each salmon fillet, covering the surface well.
05 - Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the crust is golden.
06 - If desired, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness—watch closely to avoid burning.
07 - Serve hot with lemon wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between tender salmon and crunchy topping makes every bite exciting
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent forever on it
02 -
- Dry salmon fillets are the secret to getting the crust to stay put instead of sliding off during baking
- Watch the broiler carefully at the end because that parmesan can go from golden to burned in literally thirty seconds
03 -
- Grating your own parmesan makes a huge difference in how the crust melts and crisps up
- Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge