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Parmesan Herb Baked Salmon Fillet
This rich and flavorful Parmesan herb baked salmon fillet is an easy dinner recipe that's ready in about 20 minutes! Tender salmon is coated with crispy Parmesan breadcrumbs and finished with tangy lemon juice.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 2703 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 lb. Salmon fillet
- ¼ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or ¾ t. dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray (line with foil for easy cleanup, if desired).
- Place salmon (skin side down) on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, stir together melted butter and lemon juice. Brush HALF of the butter mixture on the salmon.
- Add breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and basil to the remaining melted butter mixture. Stir to completely combine.
- Use your fingers to gently press the buttered breadcrumbs onto the fish.
- Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and topping is golden brown (total cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your fish).
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Notes
- Cooking Just for Two? Cut the ingredients in half to cook just 1/2 lb. of salmon. The baking instructions remain the same.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 of the baked salmon fillet
Calories
270.3kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
5.2g
(2%)
Protein
23.6g
(47%)
Fat
17.3g
(27%)
Saturated Fat
6.3g
(32%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
67.1mg
(22%)
Sodium
454.8mg
(19%)
Potassium
8.4mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
1.2g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2703
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of the baked salmon fillet | |
| Calories | 270.3kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.2g | 2% |
| Protein | 23.6g | 47% |
| Fat | 17.3g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3g | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 67.1mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 454.8mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 8.4mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1.2g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.