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Baked Salmon with Garlic Parmesan Bread

Tender salmon fillets baked with a crispy garlic and Parmesan breadcrumb topping for a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 306
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds salmon wild-caught or farm-raised, skin on or off
  • ¼ cup salted butter melted, for coating breadcrumbs
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced, about ½–1 tablespoon
  • ¾ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs for crispy topping
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated, for maximum flavor

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. prep
  2. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and place it on the prepared baking sheet. prep
  3. In a small mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese until the mixture resembles damp sand. mix
  4. Evenly spread the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the salmon, pressing gently to adhere. assemble
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork. bake
  6. Let the salmon rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 250ServingCalories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 26gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 382mgPotassium: 596mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 347IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This baked salmon is golden, crispy, and comforting—the perfect 20-minute dinner to impress family or treat yourself.

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