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Panko Crusted Salmon Recipe

Panko Crusted Salmon will quickly become your go-to recipe when you're craving an easy seafood main dish. It's simple to season a salmon filet with mustard, top with a Parmesan-Panko mixture, and bake in the oven.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 filets
Author: Jennifer Deppa

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼-1 ½ lbs. salmon
  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs gluten-free, if needed
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 Tbsp. parsley fresh, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. dill fresh, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • ¾ tsp. salt divided
  • ¾ tsp. black pepper divided
  • 2 Tbsp. butter melted
  • Lemon juice for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Cut salmon into four 5 to 6-ounce portions leaving the skin intact. Place in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish at least ½-inch apart that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Using a pastry brush, spread mustard over the filets and sprinkle with ¼ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. black pepper.
  • In a medium-sized bowl mix together the Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, dill, lemon zest, ½ tsp. salt, and ½ tsp.black pepper. Pour the melted butter over all of the crumbs and toss until they're well coated.
  • Sprinkle ¼ cup of the coating over each filet, pressing it into the fish slightly. Cover the baking dish with foil.
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes, covered, remove the foil, then bake an additional 4-5 minutes, uncovered.
  • Serve immediately with additional lemon zest, parsley, and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired. Enjoy!

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Notes

Meal Prep and Storage

  • How to prep ahead of time: You can cut the salmon and make the Panko bread topping the day before you cook this dish.
  • How to store: You can keep leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • How to freeze: While you can freeze salmon for up to 4 to 6 months, it isn't recommended as the texture will change.
  • How to reheat: The best way to warm salmon back up is in the oven. You can also use an air fryer or a microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 655mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 894IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2mg