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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.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

  • - Baking sheet or oven-safe skillet
  • - Parchment paper or foil (optional, for easy cleanup)
  • - Small mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. **Preheat the oven**
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
  3. **Prepare the salmon**
  4. 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.
  5. **Make the topping**
  6. In a small mixing bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, dried parsley, and lemon zest (if using). Stir until well combined.
  7. **Assemble**
  8. 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.
  9. **Bake**
  10. 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.
  11. **Optional broil**
  12. For an extra-crispy topping, switch the oven to broil for the last 1–2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
  13. **Serve**
  14. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon and garnish with parsley if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.