Crunchy Garlic Lemon Pepper Baked Salmon
Crunchy garlic lemon pepper baked salmon is the perfect easy-cleanup weeknight dinner! We’re combining panko with parmesan, lemon pepper seasoning, and tons of garlic to make an oven baked salmon that’s got a crispy crunchy crust!
Servings: 5
Calories: 273kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds salmon preferably wild-caught*
- 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
- ¼ - 1½ teaspoon red pepper flakes whatever you want to handle
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning salt-free preferably
- 2 teaspoons chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme use less if dry
Instructions
- PREP: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 425ºF.
- BRUSH: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the salmon fillet on the parchment paper and brush the salmon with just a little bit of the melted butter.
- TOPPING: In a bowl, combine the red pepper flakes, garlic, panko, parmesan, lemon-pepper seasoning, parsley, Italian seasoning, and thyme.
- CRUMB: Drizzle in the remaining butter and mix using a spoon, top the salmon fillet with the breadcrumb mixture and press down gently to help it adhere to the fish.
- BAKE: the salmon for 12-15 minutes or until almost firm to touch. You can turn the broiler on for 30 seconds to give it a little more color and crunch if you wish! Serve with lemon wedges for a little more of that zing!
Notes
- If you don't have salted butter, no worries, just add a pinch of salt to the melted butter and stir before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g
