Baked Salmon Recipe with Parmesan Herb Crust
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This delicious Baked Salmon with Parmesan Herb Crust is simple and one of the best salmon recipes! Made with four ingredients and ready in under 20 minutes, it’s perfect to serve any time!
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Salmon has always been one of my favorite dishes. It’s simple to make and comes together quickly, but it is an elegant dish to serve!
I’ve raved time and again about my love for salmon recipes. Salmon is delicious, easy to find, and contains healthy omega-3. It’s versatile too since it can be enjoyed for brunch with eggs, on a salad for lunch, and prepared so many ways for dinner, including Grilled Salmon or this baked salmon recipe. Thankfully, my family loves salmon too, as this baked salmon is out of this world delicious and is a salmon recipe that I turn to time and time again!
Baked Salmon Recipe with Parmesan Herb Crust
Dinner is quick and simple with this salmon recipe. Made with only four ingredients, it comes together in less than 20 minutes. This makes it great to serve on a busy weeknight, but it’s still decadent enough to serve guests, too. Absolutely delicious, this rivals any salmon I’ve ever eaten at a restaurant.
How to Make Baked Salmon with Parmesan Herb Crust
Ingredients
Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information.
This baked salmon is one of my favorite salmon recipes to prepare – it is so quick and easy! To make this delicious dish, you start with a good quality salmon.
- Salmon fillet – I love to use about a 2-pound whole fillet.
- Garlic cloves – fresh garlic cloves add so much flavor to this recipe.
- Parsley – fresh chopped parsley adds brightness and fresh flavor to the taste and color to the finished dish.
- Parmesan cheese – adds so much flavor to the fish. You can omit the parmesan if you prefer.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Watch the Temp and Time
Temperature and baking time are important as salmon is a beautiful, delicious fish, not one you want to overcook.
Preheat and Prep. Preheat the oven to 425º F. While the oven preheats, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and then place salmon on the sheet pan.
Bake. Cover the salmon with another piece of parchment paper and then bake it in the oven for about 10 minutes.
Chop and mix. While salmon bakes, mince the garlic, chop the parsley and Parmesan cheese, and mix it all together.
Sprinkle topping and return to oven. Next, remove the salmon from the oven and top it with the mixture of the Parmesan, garlic, and parsley. Pop it back into the oven uncovered and bake until the Parmesan melts and is lightly browned.
Remove from oven and rest. The salmon should register 135º F on an internal temperature probe. Then, remove it from the oven and rest for about 5 minutes. This allows for any carryover cooking before slicing and serving.
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What to Serve with this Baked Salmon
So many side dishes pair beautifully with this salmon recipe. Here are a few that we enjoy with it.
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There’s nothing like a quick and easy recipe to get you through those busy weeknights, but I especially love this salmon recipe when we have guests. Everyone loves it!
Storage Tips
To store. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Properly stored, baked salmon should last for 3 to 4 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cooking salmon in the oven is a quick and easy, hands off method. I prefer using an oven temperature of 425º F for cooking salmon.
There are two simple ways to know when baked salmon is done.
1. Does the salmon pass the flake test? Gently press down on the top of the salmon fillet with a fork. If the salmon flesh easily separates along the fillet, it has finished cooking.
2. Check the internal temperature. According to the FDA, the internal temperature of baked salmon should register 145º F in the thickest part of the salmon when checked with an instant read thermometer.
Here’s my Baked Salmon with Parmesan Herb Crust recipe. I think you are going to absolutely love it!
Baked Salmon with Parmesan Herb Crust Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 salmon filet, about 2 pounds, left whole
Parmesan Herb Crust:
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425º F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easiest cleanup.
- Place salmon, skin side down, onto lined baking sheet. Cover salmon with another piece of parchment paper. Bake salmon for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and remove top piece of parchment paper. Top with garlic, Parmesan and parsley mixture. Return to oven uncovered and allow to bake until the cheese has melted, the baked salmon flakes easily with a fork, and the salmon registers 135º F when checked with an internal thermometer probe, about 5 more minutes. The Parmesan cheese should have melted and lightly browned.
- Allow to rest about 5 minutes and serve.
Notes
Video
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Enjoy!
Robyn xo
Outstanding, yet so simple! Made this last night for a social distanced, outdoor dinner with friends. Everyone loved it and wanted the recipe! Thanks for another yummy salmon recipe!
Thanks, Sheryl! So glad everyone loved it.
Made it last night. From now on, it will be a dinner staple in my home. So simple and yet so good!
Thanks, Carolina. I’m so happy you liked this.
Made this yesterday for dinner. It was soooo yummy! I used Panko and fresh thyme as that is what I had on hand – it was excellent! Next time I’ll add a dash of salt/pepper. Easy to make. Restaurant quality.
I’m so happy you enjoyed the salmon. Thanks
Made this last week. Must say it was a real big hit. Everyone was asking for the recipe. I told to look up your site.
Thank you, Samantha. So glad this recipe was a big hit. xo
My family loved it. So much flavor. My grandkids 6 & 8 even enjoyed this great meal.
I’m so happy you and your family loved this recipe, Luisa, especially your grandchildren. Thank you.
I love salmon. It’s so healthy and versatile. I prefer paired with asparagus. This looks so good!
HI!
I made this last night for our weekly ‘family night’ with prepackaged salmon steaks (about 1/2 lb each). It was so easy and had an excellent mixture of flavors…. LOL… let’s see: garlic, parsley, Parisian cheese…
I served sour cream mashed potatoes and Italian green beans with the salmon….. HUGE thumbs up. It’s always a statement, when I am tasked with making to go boxes for my finicky family (big and little kids)
YOU will enjoy this way to prepare salmon
Thanks, Patricia. That meal sounds delicious. I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it.
Hi Robyn, I’m not a huge parsley fan. Are there any other herbs you would recommend for this recipe? Thanks!
You could omit the parsley or try cilantro, Kristin. Hope you enjoy!
Can this be done on the grlll?
I have not made this recipe on the grill, Tammie, but I do have a Grilled Salmon Recipe you might like to try.
Sounds delicious! What parmesan do you use that requires “chopping.” Thanks!
Cindy, I buy block or wedge Parmesan cheese and grate it and then roughly chop through the grated cheese so that it is in small pieces for the topping. Hope you enjoy!
We absolutely loved this recipe. Lots of flavor! Will definitely make it again!
How do I do it with precut salmon pieces?
Josette, you will follow the instructions in the recipe but baking time will be between 8 to 12 minutes. Just be sure the internal temperature reaches 135º F. Hope you enjoy!
Thank you so much. Making it as I write. 😊