Sheet Pan Parmesan Crusted Salmon with Broccoli
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Sheet Pan Parmesan Crusted Salmon with Broccoli
Description
This recipe arranges broccoli florets tossed with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet, leaving space for salmon fillets seasoned and brushed with a mixture of mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic. The salmon is topped with a blend of parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, fresh parsley, lemon zest, thyme, and olive oil, creating a crisp crust when baked.
The baking process at 400 degrees produces salmon with a golden parmesan crust and a moist interior. The broccoli is tender with a mild roasted flavor and garlic aroma. The sheet pan method simplifies cooking and cleanup by roasting both components together.
Adjust cooking time or pre-roast the broccoli if a more browned, roasted vegetable texture is desired. The recipe yields a nutritious dinner combining protein and vegetables with textured contrast and bright flavors from herbs and lemon.
Ingredients
Broccoli
- 1 1/4 lbs broccoli stems cut and reserved for another use, florets chopped into bite size pieces, crowns
- 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillet skinless
- 1 1/2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice (zest lemon first)
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese slightly packed finely grated
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 Tbsp parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp thyme dried
- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray foil with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place broccoli in a mound in center of baking sheet. Pour olive oil over broccoli along with garlic and toss to evenly coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and spread near edges of baking sheet, leaving enough space in center to fit salmon fillets.
- Season bottom of salmon with salt and pepper and place salmon in center of baking sheet, leaving about 3/4-inch between fillets so they can evenly cook.
- In a mixing bowl whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic and brush about 1/2 Tbsp over each fillet. Season top with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl whisk together parmesan, bread crumbs, parsley, lemon zest and thyme, then drizzle 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil into bowl and stir with a fork until evenly moistened. Spread parmesan mixture evenly over tops of salmon fillets.
- Bake in preheated oven until salmon fillets have cooked through, about 12 - 15 minutes (for a more golden crust you can broil during the last 1 - 2 minutes of baking if needed).
Notes
- For more browned, roasted broccoli, pre-roast it separately for 5 minutes before adding salmon to the pan.
- If preferred crisp-tender broccoli is desired, roast everything together without pre-roasting.
- The recipe source is Cooking Classy, ensuring tested flavor combinations and preparation methods.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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