Description
Tender salmon fillets coated in golden, crispy panko breadcrumbs with fresh herbs and lemon zest. This restaurant-quality dish bakes in just 15 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin removed
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- 2. Set up breading station with three shallow dishes: flour in first dish, beaten eggs in second dish, and in third dish combine panko, parsley, lemon zest, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Drizzle melted butter and olive oil over panko mixture and toss.
- 3. Coat each fillet in flour, then egg wash, then press firmly into seasoned panko mixture. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- 4. Bake 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily and reaches 145°F internal temperature. Panko should be golden brown.
- 5. Rest for 2-3 minutes before serving with lemon wedges.
Notes
Store leftovers up to 3 days refrigerated. Reheat in 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes. Can prepare breaded fillets up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g