Parmesan Crusted Salmon

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

¼ cup panko breadcrumbs

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried or fresh parsley

½ teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or extra virgin olive oil)

1 (1-pound) salmon fillet

Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center position

Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper

In a small mixing bowl, combine the panko, garlic powder, parsley, salt, pepper, and ¼ cup of the parmesan

Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and mix until fully combined using a fork or your hands

Place the salmon, skin side down, on the prepared sheet

Pat dry with a paper towel

Brush the salmon with the remaining 1 tablespoon of the butter and sprinkle with the parmesan mixture, gently pressing to adhere to the salmon

Sprinkle with the remaining parmesan

Bake until the panko is golden brown and the salmon easily flakes with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes

Divide the salmon among 4 plates

Serve with the lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 379
• Total Fat: 27 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Cholesterol: 133 mg
• Sodium: 530 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 30 g