Description
Achieve an irresistibly crispy parmesan salmon bake with a golden, cheesy crust and tender, flaky fish. This simple recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skinless
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper until well combined.
- Spread the parmesan mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet, pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best melting and crisping results.
- Adjust the baking time based on the thickness of your salmon fillets.
- For extra crispiness, place the salmon under the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking.
- Serve immediately for the crispiest texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: crispy parmesan salmon, baked salmon, easy salmon recipe, parmesan crusted salmon