Parmesan Crusted Salmon
Ingredients
1 ½ pound boneless salmon filet
⅔ cup panko bread crumbs
⅔ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1 heaping teaspoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons melted butter
½ teaspoon salt
Black pepper, to taste
Dried chives, to sprinkle
1 lemon, to serve and squeeze
Steps
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
Line a baking sheet with some parchment paper
Cut a 1 ½ pound boneless salmon filet into 4 even sized pieces
Pat each salmon piece dry with some paper towels and place on the prepared tray, skin side down
In a small bowl, combine ⅔ cup of panko, ⅔ cup of parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon parsley, 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, ½ teaspoon of salt, and black pepper to taste
Then stir in 3 tablespoons of melted butter
Spoon the breadcrumb topping all over the salmon covering the top and sides of each piece
Use your fingers to pat down the breadcrumb topping all over the salmon
Bake the parmesan crusted salmon in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 to 15 minutes
While the salmon is baking, use the time to slice up some fresh lemon wedges
Remove the salmon from the oven when it reads 145 degrees Fahrenheit internally
Squeeze on some fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with some chopped chives