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Parmesan Crusted Salmon Filet Recipe

May 16, 2019 by Melissa 14 Comments

This crispy Parmesan Crusted Salmon is so delicious and easy to make! A flavor packed salmon fillet with a crispy panko and parmesan topping.

This salmon recipe is so family-friendly! We also love this Sheet Pan Salmon Dinner and Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas. Parmesan Crusted Salmon

 

Parmesan Crusted Salmon

My kids can be picky, but salmon is always a favorite and they just loved this recipe! It’s basically like a giant gourmet fish stick. ? A whole salmon fillet topped with garlicky lemon mayo and a crispy panko and parmesan breadcrumb topping.  I like to serve this salmon with:

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes 

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Broccoli

Cheesy Roasted Asparagus

 

 Salmon Fillet Recipe

How to Make Parmesan Crusted Salmon

  • Start by buying a whole salmon filet.
  • Season the salmon with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Layer with mayo mixture, then parmesan and panko mixture.
  • Bake at 400 degrees until golden brown.

 Crispy Parmesan Salmon

How to Cook Salmon with Skin On

This salmon fillet recipe can be made with the skin on, which makes things so much easier! Just bake the salmon with the skin side down. Then once the salmon is baked, it easily pulls away from the skin. I use a thin spatula to cut the salmon portions and lift them off, leaving the skin behind. This is so mush easier than trying to remove the skin before cooking!

 

 Parmesan Crusted Salmon Fillet

Can I make this salmon recipe with salmon fillet portions?

Yes, this recipe works great for salmon portions too!  I love buying these big salmon fillets, I usually pick one up when we go to Costco, but my local grocery store often has sale prices on salmon portions. Just top each portion and decrease the cooking time. If they are skinless salmon portions, make sure you spray the baking sheet with non stick cooking spray first.

 Oven Baked Salmon Fillet

5 from 13 votes
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Parmesan Crusted Salmon Fillet Recipe
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

A whole salmon fillet topped with a crispy mix of panko breadcrubs and freshly shredded parmesan cheese.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Parmesan Crusted Salmon, Salmon
Servings: 8
Calories: 337 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2.5 pound salmon fillet skin on
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice plus more for topping
  • 2 cloves garlic minced to paste
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, combine mayo, lemon juice and garlic. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and olive oil.

  2. Lay salmon skin side down on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Brush on mayo mixture, then sprinkle on parmesan and breadcrumb mixture. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until breadcrumb mixture is toasted and golden brown and salmon begins to flake. For best results, don't overcook salmon fillet.

  3. Finish salmon fillet with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of parsley. To serve, cut salmon into portions and gently lift off salmon skin.

Recipe Notes

To use salmon portions instead of fillet, decrease cooking time depending on size of portions. 

Nutrition Facts
Parmesan Crusted Salmon Fillet Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 85mg28%
Sodium 526mg23%
Potassium 713mg20%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 190IU4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg3%
Calcium 101mg10%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Parmesan Crusted Salmon Fillet Recipe

 

 

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Comments

  1. krissy

    May 16, 2019 at 4:02 pm

    5 stars
    fish is always a challenge for me. i dont have it down yet. but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out beautifully!

    Reply
  2. Cailyn Medley

    May 16, 2019 at 6:22 pm

    5 stars
    I need to cook salmon more – this looks delicious!

    Reply
  3. Kristyn

    May 16, 2019 at 8:08 pm

    5 stars
    What a delicious idea!! Salmon is great on its own, but I think this just takes it up a notch!

    Reply
  4. Becky Hardin

    May 16, 2019 at 10:00 pm

    5 stars
    This is the perfect salmon. So full of flavor and so delicious!

    Reply
  5. Natasha

    May 17, 2019 at 2:40 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so flaky and juicy. Yum yum yummy – get in my tummy!

    Reply
  6. Shophnie Bowman

    February 18, 2020 at 10:28 am

    This salmon recipe looks so good! Thanks for this.

    Reply
  7. Chelsea

    June 10, 2020 at 12:12 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of our favorite dinners! It’s quick and easy and so delicious! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  8. Ashley F

    June 10, 2020 at 12:35 pm

    5 stars
    We loved it! The crust goes so well with the flavor of the salmon! Just perfect!

    Reply
  9. katerina @ diethood.com

    June 10, 2020 at 12:56 pm

    5 stars
    This salmon looks SO GOOD!! I love the parmesan crust!!

    Reply
  10. Allyson Zea

    September 28, 2020 at 10:35 am

    5 stars
    I make salmon all the time for dinner, and this recipe was out of this world! Going into my rotation

    Reply
  11. Stephanie

    September 28, 2020 at 12:55 pm

    5 stars
    I love salmon but that parmesan crust really made it exceptional! Great recipe.

    Reply
  12. Jen

    January 14, 2021 at 11:39 am

    5 stars
    This is such a great recipe to use to introduce your kids to salmon. They absolutely loved it. They did have a side of tarter sauce but hey, we have to start somewhere, right?! We’ll definitely be using it again.

    Reply
  13. Laura Reese

    January 14, 2021 at 12:27 pm

    5 stars
    The Parmesan crust was unbelievable. Really loved it.

    Reply
  14. Jennifer

    January 14, 2021 at 12:52 pm

    5 stars
    The BEST way to have salmon! We love this recipe!

    Reply

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