Baked Lemon Parmesan Herb Crusted Salmon in 30 Minutes!
Experience a burst of flavors with this Baked Lemon Parmesan Herb Crusted Salmon recipe, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- - Oven
- - Mixing bowl
- - Baking sheet
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 fillets Salmon Filet Choose skin-on for extra moisture and flavor.
For the Crust
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated.
- 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Progresso brand recommended.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1/4 cup Chives Finely minced.
- 1 tablespoon Thyme Leaves, roughly chopped.
- 1/4 cup Parsley Chopped finely.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Freshly grated.
For the Binding
- 1/4 cup Salted Butter Softened.
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
For Serving
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley For garnish.
- 2 slices Lemon Slices For garnish.
Instructions
Directions
- In a bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, garlic, chives, thyme, parsley, and lemon zest.
- Whisk together softened butter and lemon juice until fluffy.
- Set your oven to 425°F.
- Pat the salmon dry and place it skin-side down on a lined baking sheet.
- Generously brush half of the lemon-butter on the salmon.
- Mix remaining butter with breadcrumb mixture until damp but not wet.
- Firmly press the breadcrumb mixture onto the top of the salmon.
- Cook the salmon for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden and the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Let the salmon rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Optional: Serve with a drizzle of extra lemon juice or a sprinkle of fresh herbs.