Crispy Parmesan Salmon (Print version)
Golden-crusted salmon with Parmesan topping ready in 30 minutes
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
02 - Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Arrange on prepared baking sheet, rub with olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper.
03 - Combine Parmesan, panko, parsley, dill, garlic, lemon zest, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Mix until mixture resembles coarse crumbs and butter is evenly distributed.
04 - Press Parmesan crust firmly and evenly onto top of each salmon fillet, ensuring complete coverage of the surface.
05 - Bake for 13-15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and crust is deep golden brown.
06 - For extra crispy crust, switch to broil for 1-2 minutes at the end of cooking time. Watch closely to prevent burning.
07 - Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crust stays impossibly crispy while the salmon stays tender and moist
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes with pantry staples
- It looks and tastes like something from a nice restaurant but is so simple to make
02 -
- Dry the salmon thoroughly with paper towels or the crust will not stick properly
- Watch the broiler carefully because that cheese can go from golden to burnt in seconds
03 -
- Grate your own Parmesan cheese because pre-grated does not melt the same way
- Press the crust firmly onto the salmon or it will slide off in patches