Crispy Garlic Parmesan Salmon
This Crispy Garlic Parmesan Salmon recipe is an easy, flavorful dish that combines flaky salmon fillets with a golden, crispy topping of Parmesan, garlic, and breadcrumbs.
Equipment
- - Baking sheet or oven-safe skillet
- - Parchment paper or foil (optional, for easy cleanup)
- - Small mixing bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
- - 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless
- - 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- - 1/2 teaspoon salt
- - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- - 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- - 2 cloves garlic minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
- - 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped
- - 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional
- - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- - Optional garnish: fresh parsley and lemon wedges
Instructions
- **Preheat the oven**
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- **Prepare the salmon**
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Pat them dry with paper towels and brush with olive oil or melted butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- **Make the topping**
- In a small mixing bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, dried parsley, and lemon zest (if using). Stir until well combined.
- **Assemble**
- Evenly spoon the Parmesan mixture over the salmon fillets, pressing gently to adhere. Drizzle a little olive oil over the topping to help it brown.
- **Bake**
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the topping is golden and crispy.
- **Optional broil**
- For an extra-crispy topping, switch the oven to broil for the last 1–2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- **Serve**
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon and garnish with parsley if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.