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Crispy Salmon with Parmesan Crust

This simple crispy salmon recipe is perfectly baked, tender, and flaky, with a delicious garlic parmesan crust. Ready in just 30 minutes

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 397 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds Skinless wild salmon fillets or 4 medium fillets
  • 1/3 Cup almond meal
  • 1/3 Cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil avocado oil or butter
  • Sea salt and pepper, to your taste
  • Lemon wedges, to serve

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. In a small mixing bowl add almond meal, parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, and chili flakes; mix well to combine
  3. In a different bowl mix melted butter or olive oil with garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place the salmon in a baking dish and brush it with the garlic butter mixture or olive oil mixture.
  5. Sprinkle with almond parmesan mixture, until fully covered, gently pressing the mixture with your fingers so it sticks to the salmon.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the salmon is flaky. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Refrigerate: You can store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
  • Refrigerate: You can store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
  • Freeze: If you meal prep these and decide to freeze them, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.
  • Freeze: If you meal prep these and decide to freeze them, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.
  • Reheating: To reheat, you may either use the microwave or oven. When ready to serve again, place in the microwave and reheat for 60-90 seconds. If you are reheating in the oven, preheat the oven to 350F and wrap the salmon filet in foil. Place in the oven for about 5-6 minutes. Open the foil and check if it is heated through. since ovens vary, it may need another 1-2 minutes to heat through fully.
  • Reheating: To reheat, you may either use the microwave or oven. When ready to serve again, place in the microwave and reheat for 60-90 seconds. If you are reheating in the oven, preheat the oven to 350F and wrap the salmon filet in foil. Place in the oven for about 5-6 minutes. Open the foil and check if it is heated through. since ovens vary, it may need another 1-2 minutes to heat through fully.

Nutrition Information

Calories 397kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 211mg (9%) Potassium 853mg (24%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 290IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.7mg (1%) Calcium 145mg (15%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 397

% Daily Value*

Calories 397kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 211mg 9%
Potassium 853mg 18%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 290IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 145mg 15%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.