Baked Spicy Dijon and Parmesan-Crusted Salmon
Salmon is consistently on my dinner menu and for good reason. It’s flavorful and one of the easiest finfish to prepare due to its higher content of fat than most other finfish.Salmon adapts well to most methods of cooking, and it holds up to a variety of seasonal ingredients and flavor profiles, making it a well-suited option for every level of home cook. This recipe is one of my family’s favorite weeknight meals and it pairs well with most seasonal vegetables and salads.
Equipment
- Oven
- Silicon Oil Brush
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds Salmon cut into 4 pieces, removed from the refrigerator at least 15 minutes prior to cooking
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Place the four 1½ pounds Salmon pieces on a parchment-lined or foil-lined baking sheet. If your salmon has skin, place it skin side down.1½ pounds Salmon
- Salmon fillets are usually thick at one end and a bit thinner at the opposite end.
- To help the salmon cook evenly, tuck the thin piece under.
- It’s like tucking a tail under the fillet. This will usually make all the salmon fillets look equal in size and it makes a nice presentation when cooked.
- Brush the salmon with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.freshly ground black pepper
- Mix together the ¼ cup Dijon mustard,¼ cup mayonnaise and 1 garlic clove in a small bowl.¼ cup Dijon mustard, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 garlic clove
- Then, in another small bowl, mix together the panko bread crumbs, Parmesan, and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, ¼ cup panko bread crumbs, ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- Spread 2 tablespoons of the Dijon mixture over the top of each fillet.2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Next, sprinkle the Parmesan bread crumbs over each fillet, pressing down a little to secure them.¼ cup panko bread crumbs
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the salmon is done.
- Most fish cook through in 8 to 10 minutes per inch of thickness.
- So, if your salmon is 1 inch or thicker, it might need 10 to 15 minutes of cook time. Salmon is done when it is light pink, opaque, and reaches 145°F internal temperature.
- Once the salmon is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes prior to serving. Salmon will continue to cook for the next 5 minutes.