Description
A delightful salmon dish topped with a flavorful Parmesan-herb crust, perfect for special occasions or a weeknight family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole wild salmon filet with skin (2 lbs)
- 1/4 cup light mayo
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and set the rack in the center.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Combine mayo, Parmesan, garlic, and herbs in a small bowl until well mixed.
- Place salmon, skin side down, on the lined baking sheet.
- Cover the salmon with another piece of parchment or foil and partially bake for 8 minutes.
- Remove from oven and take off the top piece of parchment paper.
- Spread the Parmesan herb mixture evenly over the salmon.
- Return to the oven uncovered and bake until the top has browned and the salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 15 to 18 minutes.
Notes
Use room-temperature mayo and slightly warm Parmesan for easy spreading. Store leftovers properly and transform them into new meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg