Description
A delicious salmon recipe topped with a zesty lemon and parmesan crust that is baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread the lemon Parmesan mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For an added kick, you can include some garlic powder in the crust mixture.
- Make sure the salmon fillets are evenly sized for consistent cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: salmon recipe, lemon parmesan crust, baked salmon, easy salmon dinner, healthy salmon recipe