Crispy Baked Salmon

Ingredients

• 4 center cut Salmon fillets (6 oz each)
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
• ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
• ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Lemon wedges (to garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line the baking tray with aluminum foil and set aside.

2. 2

   Pat dry the salmon with a kitchen towel and brush the salmon with melted butter on both sides. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a medium shallow bowl, combine panko, parmesan, parsley, paprika, pepper, garlic powder, and salt.

4. 4

   Dredge the salmon over the panko mixture and press both sides of the salmon for an even coating.

5. 5

   Transfer the panko-coated salmon to the prepared baking tray. Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.

6. 6

   Allow the baked salmon to rest for 5 minutes and serve them with lemon slices on the sides.