Description
Parmesan Crusted Salmon is a flavorful and elegant dish featuring a wild salmon fillet topped with a crispy parmesan and breadcrumb crust, enhanced with garlic, thyme, and chives. It’s easy to prepare and cooked to perfection in the oven, making a delicious main course perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Crust
- 1.5-2 pound whole wild salmon fillet
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon thyme and chives, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. Place the whole wild salmon fillet on the prepared baking sheet, skin side down if it has skin.
- Prepare the Crust Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the plain breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and finely chopped thyme and chives. Drizzle the melted butter over the mixture.
- Mix the Crust: Season the breadcrumb mixture with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Use your hand to mix and coat the breadcrumbs evenly with the melted butter and seasonings, ensuring a moist and flavorful crust mixture.
- Apply the Crust: Generously sprinkle the breadcrumb and parmesan mixture evenly over the top of the salmon fillet, covering it completely to form a thick crust.
- Bake the Salmon: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the salmon for 12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the crust turns golden brown.
- Broil if Needed: If the crust hasn’t browned to your liking after baking, turn on the broiler for 1 minute to crisp and brown the topping. Watch carefully to avoid burning the crust.
- Serve: Remove the salmon from the oven and serve warm. Enjoy your delicious parmesan crusted salmon immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Storing Leftovers: Leftover baked crusted salmon is best enjoyed fresh and crisp right from the oven. However, you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheating Tips: To reheat without overcooking the salmon, use the broiler for 2-3 minutes to warm the fish gently and crisp the crust again.
- Herb Substitutions: If you don’t have thyme and chives, parsley or dill can be excellent substitutes to keep the fresh herb flavor.
- Butter Alternative: Use olive oil instead of butter for a dairy-free option; it will still help crisp the crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
