LEMON HERB BAKED SALMON

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Herb Crusted Salmon garnished with parsley on a foil lining

SERVINGS: 8 SERVINGS
LEMON HERB BAKED SALMON
PREP TIME:
 
10 MINS
 
COOK TIME:
 
20 MINS
TOTAL TIME:
 
30 MINS
 
AUTHOR: HOLLY
 
COURSE: MAIN COURSE
CUISINE: AMERICAN
KEYWORD: BAKED SALMON
Tender flaky salmon in a lemony herb crust takes just a few minutes of prep and makes the perfect meal 
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 salmon fillet 3-4lbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 lemon divided use
  • salt & pepper
TOPPING
  • 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill minced
  • zest from one lemon
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese shredded
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
 
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
  3. Line a pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  4. Place salmon on the pan and brush with melted butter. Season with salt and pepper and squeeze 1/2 of the lemon over top.
  5. Sprinkle crumb mixture over salmon. Bake uncovered 13-17 minutes or until salmon flakes easily and is cooked.
RECIPE NOTES
Salmon cooking time will vary based on thickness.  Your salmon should flake easily with a fork and according to the FDA should reach an internal temperature of 145°F.

NUTRITION INFORMATION
 Calories: 377, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 128mg, Sodium: 212mg, Potassium: 1012mg, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 40g, Vitamin A: 7.8%, Vitamin C: 10.7%, Calcium: 5.7%, Iron: 11.1%
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)