Crispy Parmesan Salmon Bake (Printable Version)
Golden Parmesan-crusted salmon fillets baked to perfection with a crispy, cheesy topping.
# Ingredient List:
→ Salmon
01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets (approximately 6 oz each)
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 (use gluten-free if required)
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
10 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
→ Topping
11 - Lemon wedges, for serving
12 - Extra chopped parsley
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Place the salmon fillets onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine the Parmesan, panko, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, and lemon zest. Pour in the melted butter and mix until evenly combined and crumbly.
04 - Press the Parmesan mixture evenly on top of each salmon fillet, covering the surface completely.
05 - Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the crust is golden and crispy. For extra crispiness, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end, watching closely.
06 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra parsley if desired.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- The crust gets impossibly crispy while the fish stays tender throughout
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes with ingredients you probably have
02 -
- Don't skip pressing the crust onto the fish or it'll slide off in patches
- Watch the broiler like a hawk during those last 2 minutes because Parmesan goes from perfect to burned fast
03 -
- Pat the salmon completely dry before oiling it for better crust adhesion
- Room temperature fish cooks more evenly than cold from the fridge