Crispy Baked Salmon Recipe
One of the easiest toppings for salmon, this baked salmon with breadcrumbs flavored with garlic, lemon and parsley is ready in less than 30 minutes!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 474kcal
Ingredients
- 750 grams salmon 4 fillets
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
- 1 lemon, zested
- 3 tbsp, olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Pat dry the salmon fillets and place on the baking sheet.
- Prepare the breadcrumbs: remove the crusts from day old bread and tear into small pieces either by hand or much easier with a food processor.In a pinch, use any bread (including sliced bread) you have on hand.
- In a bowl, toss together the breadcrumbs; minced garlic; lemon zest; a pinch of salt and pepper (as much as desired).
- Stir in the olive oil until the mixture is completely coated in oil.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on each salmon fillet.
- Evenly distribute the breadcrumb mixture on each fillet, pressing down on the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork. You may broil the fish for 1 minute at the end of cooking for extra crispy crumbs. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
Substitutions and Variations
-In a pinch, substitute panko for the fresh breadcrumbs.
-Try different herbs such as thyme or dill.
-The olive oil may be replaced by melted butter.
-If using wild caught salmon, reduce the cooking time. Since it has leaner, it cooks faster so check it after 10 minutes of cooking. How long does salmon need to cook? Cooking time will vary according to the thickness of your fillet. In general a 1-inch fillet will cook anywhere from 12-15 minutes at 400 degrees F. The fish is ready when it flakes easily when pi Can other types of fish be used for this recipe? If you're not a fan of salmon try this breading white fish such as on cod; tilapia or haddock.
-Try different herbs such as thyme or dill.
-The olive oil may be replaced by melted butter.
-If using wild caught salmon, reduce the cooking time. Since it has leaner, it cooks faster so check it after 10 minutes of cooking. How long does salmon need to cook? Cooking time will vary according to the thickness of your fillet. In general a 1-inch fillet will cook anywhere from 12-15 minutes at 400 degrees F. The fish is ready when it flakes easily when pi Can other types of fish be used for this recipe? If you're not a fan of salmon try this breading white fish such as on cod; tilapia or haddock.
Nutrition
Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 998mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 3mg