Extra-Crispy Oven-Baked Salmon with Herb Crust
A delicious and healthy oven-baked salmon with a crispy herb crust, perfect for impressing your guests without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Make the herb crust by mixing panko breadcrumbs, parsley, dill, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them skin-side down on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Crust the salmon by pressing the herb mixture onto the top of each fillet.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve the salmon alongside your favorite sides.
Notes
Consider pairing with roasted vegetables or a refreshing salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, herb crust, healthy dinner, baked salmon, panko breadcrumbs