Parmesan Crusted Salmon
Oven Baked Salmon Recipe with Parmesan Crust: This tender flaky baked salmon recipe is topped with a parmesan herb crust. A simple, flavorful 6-ingredient dish!
Why You’ll Love This Parmesan Crusted Salmon Recipe
This Oven Baked Salmon Recipe takes salmon to a whole new level, by coating the fish in breadcrumbs, freshly grated parmesan, and freshly chopped herbs. Not only does this parmesan crust add loads of flavor, but it also adds a crunchy texture that might even turn the pickiest of eaters into salmon lovers!
The moist rich salmon, covered with a crisp cheesy herbed topping, is a crowd-pleaser with a touch of elegance. This dish is easy enough to make on a busy weeknight, yet decadent enough to serve for special occasions and holidays!
The versatility of this parmesan crusted salmon recipe is also what I love. I can serve this with rice, pasta, potatoes, or a simple side salad! Let’s dive into exactly how to make baked salmon!
Ingredients You Need
This marvelous 6-Ingredient Baked Salmon in the Oven with Parmesan Herb Crust is what we made with a gorgeous wild-caught salmon we found at the store. Here’s what you’ll need!
- Wild Salmon Fillet – Get one large enough to feed however many people you’re feeding. Or buy two fillets!
- Breadcrumbs – I used plain breadcrumbs but you can use Italian Breadcrumbs if you’d like.
- Parmesan Cheese – Grated! Freshly grated is best, but you can use pre-grated cheese as well.
- Minced Garlic – To add to the Italian flavors.
- Fresh Herbs – I used thyme and chives and chopped them finely.
- Butter – This helps hold the crust ingredients together and adds flavor.
- Salt and Pepper – I know I said 6-ingredients, but salt and pepper don’t count! You always want to season your protein to bring out its natural flavor!
How To Bake Salmon In The Oven
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet. with foil or parchment paper. Place the salmon fillet on the baking sheet. (If you left the skin on, then place it skin side down.)
- In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and herbs together. Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the mixture and season with salt and pepper. Mix with your hand to coat the breadcrumbs in butter.
- Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the salmon fillet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through, fork tender, and the crust is golden. If the crust doesn’t brown, turn on the broiler for 1 minute, then remove. Serve warm.
This Oven-Roasted Parmesan Crusted Salmon Recipe is a quick go-to dinner that you can serve in a pinch or even at a dinner party.
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Serving Suggestions
Pair oven-baked salmon with a parmesan crust with all of your favorite side dishes! It also goes well with simple vegetable sides like Brussels sprouts, broccoli, asparagus, or green beans. Try pairing it with some of my personal favorites:
- Grilled Romaine and Avocado Salad
- Market Bean Salad
- Sautéed Eggplant with Honey
- Oven Roasted Carrots and Potatoes
- Duchess Potatoes
- Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can! This salmon recipe elevates the flavor of any fish, fresh or frozen. And you can even use whatever type of fish you’d like. Halibut, catfish, etc.
The parmesan herb crust elevates this salmon recipe. However, don’t cook the salmon from its frozen state. Thaw it first at room temperature.
Using an instant-read thermometer, you will know that the fish is ready to eat when its internal temperature hits 145 degrees F.
The ideal temperature to bake salmon with a parmesan herb crust is 400 F. You want the oven to be hot enough that the crust can become crispy and golden brown and the inside fully cooked. If you cook it at a lower temperature, it might not become as crispy as you want it to!
Look for wild-caught fish when available, sustainable farm-sourced fish, fish that is fresh-caught that day, or as a last resort, fish that was caught and frozen on the same day.
You can use any type of salmon, based on your flavor preference or sustainability goals. Two types are considered the best-tasting salmon, Chinook and King Salmon. But you can also select sockeye salmon, coho salmon, Atlantic salmon, or pink salmon.
You don’t have to use butter in this recipe. Instead, you can brush a little olive oil over the salmon in the pan.
To make this baked salmon recipe gluten-free, try using crushed rice Chex cereal instead of breadcrumbs. One commenter did and loved it!
There are also gluten-free breadcrumbs that you can buy and use instead.
Tips & Tricks For Baked Salmon In The Oven
- Don’t overcook it! Make sure to cook your salmon until the internal temperature is 145 F. If you are unsure if it is done, check it with a thermometer! The exact cooking time varies depending on the thickness of your salmon.
- Switch up the herbs! You can use parsley, basil, marjoram, or dill as the fresh herbs in your parmesan herb crust!
- Substitute the parmesan cheese with other hard cheese like grana padano or pecorino romano!
- Not a fan of salmon? Replace the salmon with chicken breast for parmesan crusted chicken instead! Make sure to cook the chicken to 165 F.
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Parmesan Crusted Salmon Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1.5-2 pound whole wild salmon fillet
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon thyme and chives finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Place the salmon fillet on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and herbs together. Drizzle the melted butter over the top and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix with your hand to coat the breadcrumbs in butter.
- Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the salmon fillet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the salmon, is cooked through and the crust is golden. If the crust doesn’t brown, turn on the broiler for 1 minute, then remove. Serve warm.
Delicious! I did not have fresh herbs so I subbed with 1 tsp dried thyme leaves and 1 tsp dried dillweed, used 1 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp olive oil and served with lemon wedges, garlic rice and salad…putting on repeat.
I made this tonight for my teen and I. Delicious! I even forgot the salt and pepper.
Absolutely fabulous!! I have made this recipe (as is) more than 10 times and our family LOVES it! Super quick and easy! Definitely “company worthy!” Thanks for sharing!!
Great recipe! I made a couple alterations: we don’t do grains so I used ground pork rinds instead of bread crumbs and used Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb instead of the raw garlic & herbs. Super delicious! Thanks!
I made this while my wife was working, I’m no chef, but it was easy to follow and tasted great, I added some lemon to the salmon before the topping and then put it into the oven
I made this for my husband and his dad who complains about most everything. They loved it and want it again next Sunday. By the way I loved it too!❤️
Hi There – is it possible to cook this in a BBQ with a lid? The oven will be full already. thanks
Hi Mimi,
Sure! Place it over medium heat (about 350) and grill for 15-18 minutes. Use a couple of large spatulas to lift it off the grill.
Made this last night and we all loved it. Was looking for something new to do with salmon and this was just the thing. Will keep this as my go to for salmon. Thanks for a great recipe.
Giving it 5 stars for the crumb mixture because it is delicious. Be careful of thickness of salmon because it may not be cooked all the way through for 10 minutes at 400 degrees.
I’m bored during the lockdown here, and classic recipes like this baked salmon pleases my eye! Thanks for the beautiful photos!
I made this exactly to recipe and everyone loved it. Will definitely make this again!
Five stars! This is one of our favourite go-to salmon recipes, especially when we have fresh herbs in summer! Love it with lemon-thyme, parsley, basil and chives. Thanks!