Panko Crusted Salmon Recipe
A delicious and easy-to-make Panko Crusted Salmon recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The crispy panko topping adds a flavorful crunch to the tender salmon fillets.
- Author: Maya Quinn
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Panko Mixture:
- 1/2 cup panko
- 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Salmon:
- 4 (4-6oz) salmon fillets* (1 inch thick)
- Serving suggestion: add a drizzle of melted butter when serving
- Prep: Preheat oven to 415 degrees F.
- Panko Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup panko, 4 tablespoons butter, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/3 cup chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder. Use a fork to break apart butter and combine.
- Prep Salmon: Place salmon fillets in a deep baking dish. Add a generous layer of the panko mixture on top of each piece of salmon.
- Bake: Place salmon in oven, middle rack and uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until an internal thermometer reaches 140 degrees F. at the thickest part (**See Notes on cook time).
- Rest + Serve: Remove salmon from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Serve with additional melted butter drizzled over top (optional) along with some roasted broccolini and wild rice.
Notes
- *Notes: Cook time may vary depending on thickness of salmon fillets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Panko Crusted Salmon, Salmon Recipe, Baked Salmon