Description
A savory and satisfying dish featuring flaky salmon fillets topped with a crunchy Parmesan crust, perfect for quick dinners or elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the top of each fillet with olive oil and then press the Parmesan mixture onto each fillet to form a crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For extra crisping, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end—but watch closely to avoid burning. Use panko breadcrumbs for an extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 594
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 140mg