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Close-up top-down view of Parmesan Crusted Salmon showing the flaky pink texture and toasted cheese topping.

Parmesan Crusted Salmon: The Ultimate 20-Minute Crispy Baked Dinner

This Parmesan Crusted Salmon features a thick fillet topped with a golden-brown panko and parmesan crust. Baked to perfection in 20 minutes, it's a moist, flaky, and restaurant-quality dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 6 oz Salmon Fillets Center-cut, skin-on or off
  • 1/2 cup (60g) Panko Breadcrumbs Unseasoned
  • 1/2 cup (50g) Parmesan Cheese Finely grated
  • 1 tsp Dried Parsley Flakes
  • 1/2 tsp Cracked Black Pepper Freshly cracked
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil Or melted butter
  • 4 wedges Fresh Lemon For garnish
  • 4 sprigs Fresh Dill

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet Lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Small mixing bowl For the crust mixture

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment. Pat salmon dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, combine panko, parmesan, parsley, pepper, and olive oil until it resembles wet sand.
Cooking
  1. Press the parmesan mixture firmly onto the top of the salmon fillets to create a thick, dense layer.
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes. For a deeper golden color, broil for the final 1-2 minutes.
  3. Serve immediately with a fresh lemon wedge and a sprig of fresh dill.

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan for the best melting properties.
Ensure salmon is at room temperature before baking for even results.