Panko-Crusted Baked Salmon
This Panko-Crusted Baked Salmon is a quick and delicious dish that features a crunchy topping and tender salmon, perfect for any meal.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- Small bowls
- Foil
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 pieces thick salmon fillets 6 ounces each
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons honey mustard or sweet-hot mustard
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- ⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Set the salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet skin-side-down. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine the honey mustard and 1 teaspoon of the thyme. In another small bowl, mix the panko with the remaining 1 teaspoon of thyme, 4 teaspoons of olive oil, parsley, and paprika. Add salt and pepper (a light sprinkle).
- Using a small spoon, spread the mustard mixture on the salmon; top with the bread crumb mixture.
- Roast the salmon for 12 to 14 minutes (test after 10 minutes), or until it is almost completely firm to the touch and flakes when poked with a fork. Serve at once.
Notes
This topping will also work on mahi mahi, sea bass, cod, tilapia, bluefish, orange roughy, or red snapper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 498kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 40gFat: 30g
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