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Panko Crusted Salmon Recipe

Panko Crusted Salmon Recipe

4.8 from 29 reviews

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.

Ingredients

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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

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 415 degrees F.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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).
  5. 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.

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Keywords: Panko Crusted Salmon, Salmon Recipe, Baked Salmon