Description
A delicious and healthy baked salmon recipe with a crispy Parmesan herb crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 salmon filet (about 2 pounds, left whole)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425º F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Place the salmon, skin side down, onto the lined baking sheet and cover with another piece of parchment paper.
- Bake the salmon for 10 minutes, checking its progress.
- Remove from the oven and take off the top piece of parchment paper. Top with the garlic, Parmesan, and parsley mixture.
- Return to the oven uncovered and bake until the cheese has melted and the salmon registers 135º F, about 5 more minutes.
- Allow to rest for about 5 minutes and serve.
Notes
For best results, use fresh salmon and allow it to rest after baking to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg