Crispy Garlic Parmesan Salmon is ready on your table in less than 15 minutes, with a 5-ingredient crispy crumb top! Restaurant quality baked salmon right in the comfort of your own home!
Garlic, salmon and parmesan and cheese… YES! This oven baked salmon is one of our favourite recipes, righhht up there with other sheet pan salmon recipes on this blog like this Honey Garlic Butter Salmon (which now has a video), or maybe this Lemon Garlic Baked Salmon. Not only is it easy and quick to prepare, it tastes like a top chef has made it in your humble kitchen.
HOW TO MAKE Crispy Garlic Parmesan Salmon
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- Make sure you position your oven rack to the middle of your oven before preheating it.
- For this recipe you can use a skin on or off side of salmon. We love skin on as the oils keep the salmon so juicy underneath while it bakes.
- I line my baking sheet with aluminium foil, but you can use parchment paper instead.
- Use fresh shredded parmesan in the crumb topping instead of the fine powdery parmesan found in plastic containers. It gives it a better flavour.
- You can use fresh chopped Dill instead of OR in addition to parsley!
- During testing we found fine breads crumbs came out crispier. You can also use Panko breadcrumbs if that’s what you have on hand.
- Try to coat your salmon evenly before baking. I also spray my crumb topping with a light coating of cooking oil (not non-stick oil) to help the topping brown better in the oven.
How long does it take to bake salmon in the oven?
About 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the size or thickness of your side of salmon. We prefer ours pink in the middle for juicy salmon. If you like your salmon well done, leave yours in for 15 minutes or longer. Just be careful not to dry it out too much.
What’s A Good Side Dish With Salmon?
What Wine Goes With This Salmon?
With this recipe, I’d recommend a white wine. A glass of chilled Fruity Rose (sparkling if you can find it), Riesling, Pinot Gris or White Pinot Noir all pair perfectly well with this. If you’ve tried others, please let us know in the comment section below!
After baking, take a step back to admire the fact that you made gourmet salmon in minutes! Golden, crispy parmesan herb crumb filled baked on tender, falling apart salmon. Does it get any better? No.
We squeeze some lemon juice over each slice for extra flavour, but it’s totally optional! Everyone loves it!
WATCH US MAKE THIS CRISPY GARLIC PARMESAN SALMON RIGHT HERE:
Crispy Garlic Parmesan Salmon
Ingredients
- 2 pounds side wild salmon fillet
- ⅔ cup plain breadcrumbs
- ⅔ cup parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup butter melted
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 2 lemon wedges to serve
Instructions
- Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat oven to 400°F | 200°C. Line a baking tray / sheet with a large piece of foil. Place the salmon fillet, skin side down, on the baking sheet; set aside.
- Mix together the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley and garlic in a small bowl. Pour in the melted butter; season with ¾ teaspoon salt and ⅓ teaspoon pepper (or to taste). Using your hands (it's easier than using a wooden spoon), mix the ingredients together until the breadcrumbs absorb the butter (about 40 seconds).
- Pour the mixture over the salmon, pressing it into the top until the fillet is completely covered. Lightly spray salmon with cooking oil spray for a golden crumb.
- Bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes (depending on the thickness of your fillet), until the crust is golden and the salmon is cooked and flakes easily with fork.
- Serve with lemon wedges and a squeeze of lemon (optional). Team with a salad, steamed vegetables, rice or mashed potatoes.
Notes
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Julia says
I make this recipe at least once a week! We pair it with a caesar salad and a side of soup! It’s SO good! And you seriously can’t mess it up! I’ve probably made it at least 25 times now and it’s always SO good!!!
Jennifer says
I did it !!! with Seabass and let me say it was delicious, thank you very much for this great recepie.
John Mowchan says
Great recipe! Took longer to cook than directed since my salmon cuts were thicker; about 30 minutes. Because the cuts were thicker, the amount of Parmesan crust was thicker. Thicker is not necessarily better. When we bit into the first bite there was way too much crust. We then had to slice and dice the salmon to mix the salmon with the crust. Not as pretty, but very tasty. The vote from the family it is a keeper.
Lucinda says
Made this last night & it was super delicious. I used dried parsley & dill. My only problem was that it took 22 minutes to cook. But so worth the extra time. So moist & delicate. Thank you !
Janet says
I have the same issue, mine always takes around 23 minutes as well.
Val says
I made this tonight and I am in love with this recipe! Easy and so delicious I used rainbow trout, which is similar to salmon but more affordable. Thanks for this wonderful recipe!
Lindsey says
So delicious! Made this for Mother’s Day and it was a treat! Simple to make and it tasted like a restaurant dish. Will definitely be making again.
Kathy says
I don’t like cooking at all, I don’t find it enjoyable because the recipe takes to long or the food doesn’t come out as I would like it too. This recipe is AMAZING!!! It was easy to make and not a lot of ingredients. It will be in my rotation for the week. Thank you so much ! I look forward to more recipes you post!!
Lelita says
Thank you for posting..What side dishes did you have with it?
Pam says
This was one of the very best recipes With salmon I’ve tried so far !!Thank you so much will be making this again soon
Tari says
P.S. I’m sorry I don’t have a picture, but my husband finished it before i had the chance- a true testament to a DELICIOUS dish!!!!
Tari says
I make a delicious grilled salmon (and I’m not even sure why it comes out so consistently good) That being said I rarely want to cover my perfect salmon, but I’ve been SO EXCITED with MANY recipes on your site!!!!! IT WAS OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!! I can’t wait to make it again for company. Straight forward, easy and delicious!!!!!
Johanna says
Hi, I’m planning on making this for supper but I only have italian seasoned breadcrumbs and pecorino romano cheese. Do you think it’s ok to use? Also have you tried adding lemon zest in the crumb mixture? Thanks for recipe!
Kayla says
Huge hit at my house! I try to make salmon twice a week. I use the frozen salmon that’s individually wrapped so I cut this recipe in half. Used dill instead of parsley…perfect! I also saw someone mention lemon zest in the breading, I’ll have to try that next time!!
Shari says
I tried this for the first time and it was so delicious I will be making this dish again