Parmesan Crusted Salmon

A salmon filet on a white plate with a fork.

Parmesan Crusted Salmon is an easy salmon recipe with fresh salmon fillets covered in a creamy garlic parmesan mixture. The crispy panko breadcrumb topping gets crispy in the oven while it bakes. The creamy mayonnaise mixture keeps everything so moist!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword parmesan crusted salmon

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 301kcal

Author Jessica - Together as Family

Ingredients

4 (4 oz each) salmon fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
kosher salt & black pepper to taste
1/2 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375℉. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place salmon filets onto the sheet pan and pat them dry with a paper towel. Drizzle the olive oil over the salmon and season them with salt and pepper.
4 (4 oz each) salmon fillets, 1 tablespoon olive oil, kosher salt & black pepper
In a small bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, parsley, and garlic powder until well combined. Evenly spread the mixture on top of each salmon fillet.
1/2 cup plain panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes apart easily with a fork, the parmesan topping is golden brown, and the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145℉.
^{*Some may prefer salmon at 125℉ for a more tender salmon, which is acceptable if that's your preference.}

Notes

Salt & Pepper : I use about 1 teaspoon kosher salt + 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. You can season the salmon to your liking. If using finer salt, like sea salt or table salt, you will probably only need about 1/2 teaspoon or slightly more.

Using a Whole Piece of Salmon? : Instead of using fillets, you can use one larger piece of salmon instead or a whole filet. I like to do this if I am buying salmon from Costco because they have beautiful whole pieces of salmon. When it's cooked, I just cut it into pieces (or fillets) for serving. If using a larger whole piece of salmon you may have to increase the cook time accordingly. If the salmon piece if more than 16 ounces/1 pound of salmon, then you will need to adjust the recipe accordingly.

Parmesan Cheese : For the best taste I recommend buying a wedge of parmesan cheese and shredding it yourself. This will give you the best flavor and texture.

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