This Baked Parmesan Herb Crusted Salmon is a quick and easy recipe that only takes 20 minutes to make. The salmon is drizzled in olive oil and breaded with garlic, herbs, and cheese for a crispy topping.
This recipe was originally published in 2017. It has since been updated.
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Salmon is a weeknight meal for me. Yup! Every single week. It's so versatile to prepare and it's always ready in minutes.
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What Type of Salmon to Use/Skin On or Skin Off?
When you cook the salmon, keep that skin on: It provides a safety layer between your fish's flesh and a hot pan or grill. That's how you get juicy salmon!
I don't eat the skin on the salmon. How to remove skin from salmon after cooking is really easy. The fish will glide right off the skin! This is a sign of perfectly cooked salmon. Salmon that flakes and glides will taste amazing. You won't need to remove a thing.
Salmon Toppings for Crispy Crust
I like to keep it simple. You will need
- Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- Parsley
- Garlic
How to Make Parmesan Crusted Salmon
I love to season this with my Homemade BBQ Seasoning and Rub.
Detailed serving sizes for ingredients and the full recipe can be found in the recipe card below.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and then sprinkle the seasonings throughut.
- Combine parsley, garlic, and cheese in a small bowl and stir. Sprinkle on top of the salmon.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add the salmon.
- Bake.
Overcooked Salmon
Overcooked salmon is dry and has little flavor. Fish (along with meat) will continue to cook when you remove it from heat. This is why it's important to pay attention to how long the fish cooks.
When the fish is done, it will be a translucent pink in the middle. It should also look flaky. You can check out more tips on How to Tell if Salmon is Overcooked here.
How to Make it With Crunchy Breading
If you are looking for crunchy salmon you can add breadcrumbs. Add ½ cup of breadcrumbs to the cheese mixture. Dredge the salmon in an egg first and then coat the entire fillet in the breadcrumbs mixture. Bake time remains the same.
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How to Store the Salmon/How Long Will it Last in the Fridge
Store the salmon tightly covered in the fridge for 3-4 days.
How to Reheat
In general, I recommend you avoid the microwave when you reheat seafood. Seafood and fish are super delicate and microwaves cook at super high temperatures.
Since the fish is fully cooked, even a few minutes of additional cooking at a high temperature will result in dry, overcooked salmon.
I recommend you use the air fryer or oven. If using the oven, put the fish on a rimmed baking sheet, loosely covered in foil, and warm it a 275 degrees oven for 10-15 minutes, until it reaches an internal temperature of 125°F to 130°F.
If using the air fryer, reheat it on 200 degrees for 5-7 minutes or until warm.
If you use the microwave, be swift! Don't leave it in too long.
You can follow tons of tips on reheating, and salmon simply will not taste the exact same the next day. It's best when served fresh. The key to optimizing the taste for leftovers is to avoid overcooking it on the front end, and reheating it without the microwave.
You can also check out Mistakes to Avoid When Reheating Salmon here.
Freezer Tips
You can freeze the salmon, tightly covered or sealed, for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge and follow the steps above for reheating.
Pair This Salmon With These Sides
Air Fryer Green Beans
Air Fryer Asparagus
Air Fryer Mixed Vegetables
Roasted Ranch Potatoes
Southern Macaroni Salad
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
More Salmon and Fish Recipes
Pan-Seared Salmon
Baked Parmesan Salmon
Salmon Fried Rice
Blackened Salmon
Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon
Keto Salmon Patties
Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
Air Fryer Salmon
Crab Stuffed Salmon
Maple Glazed Salmon
Ninja Foodi Grill Salmon
More Fish Recipes
Tuna Poke Bowls
Blackened Fish Tacos
Baked Parmesan Herb Crusted Salmon
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds salmon Sliced into fillets.
- ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1-2 teaspoons BBQ Seasoning or rub See notes for homemade rub recipe.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the salmon and then sprinkle the seasonings throughut.
- Combine the parsley, garlic, and cheese in a small bowl and stir. Sprinkle on top of the salmon.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add the salmon. Cover with another piece of parchment paper.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove the parchment paper and bake for another 5 minutes.
- Allow the salmon to cool before serving.
Notes
- You can make my homemade BBQ rub using the following: 1 teaspoon brown sweetener or sugar, ¼ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder.
- If you are looking for crunchy salmon you can add breadcrumbs. Add ½ cup of breadcrumbs to the cheese mixture. Dredge the salmon in an egg first and then coat the entire fillet in the breadcrumbs mixture. Bake time remains the same.
Nutrition
Nutrition Data
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Karen says
This was excellent! Very easy and the whole family enjoyed. THIs is going to be in regular rotation at our house.
Jean says
Delicious
Barb says
Excellent!! Will definitely do again & love additional meals !
staysnatched says
I'm glad you liked it!
Heather says
This salmon recipe was quick, simple, and delicious!! Thank you!
staysnatched says
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
Tami says
This was delicious! I had been putting off cooking salmon for a while because I didn't want to smoke up my kitchen. This was such an easy alternative and totally delivered on flavor. Another great addition to our menu plans! Thank you!
staysnatched says
Wonderful! I’m so happy you enjoyed it.
Hazel says
Decided to order some salmon from Butcher Box to try out this recipe and just to add Salmon to my nutritional plan, and let me tell you, it was the BOMB 💣! I’m so happy that I came across Brandi on Instagram and became cognizant of improving my health and well being, by implementing some of her recipes and ideas into my daily life! Try out the recipe, u won’t be disappointed! 😋
staysnatched says
Yay! Glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Andreé says
This will definitely be added to our dinner rotation! Omg! Delicious and so easy.
staysnatched says
Glad you're adding it to the rotation!
Kelly says
This was a great way to cook salmon! Everyone enjoyed it--will definitely make again.
staysnatched says
Wonderful! Glad you enjoyed it.
Heather says
Love this quick and simple salmon! I subbed fresh basil for parsley as my basil plants are living their best life right now and need to be put to work! Delicious!
staysnatched says
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Hannah says
This led to the most perfectly cooked and flavorful salmon. Fantastic and easy recipe that I will be making over and over again.
staysnatched says
Wonderful! I love when it’s perfectly cooked.
Adrienne says
Loved this and hubby did too! Thank you for awesome recipe.
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Amanda G. says
Easy and delicious. Not to mention healthy! We had it with your air fryer vegetables. Thanks Brandi 😊
staysnatched says
You're welcome! What a wonderful pairing!
Regina Byrom says
Wanted to cook my salmon so I googled “stay snatched salmon” and this recipe popped up. Brandi did not disappoint.
staysnatched says
I'm glad to hear it.
Ann says
Easy to make and delicious! I make salmon all the time because it’s a favorite so I am excited to have a new version to add to my rotation.
staysnatched says
Glad to hear it will be in the rotation!
Sabrina says
I made this last night and it was DELICIOUS! I cooked it in the air fryer. I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about the combo of cheese with fish, but it was so good! Thank you!
staysnatched says
Wonderful! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Sharan A says
Made this for dinner for some picky pescatarians and it was a total hit! So easy and flavourful. I put the leftovers on a salad the next day, and it was ddelicious.
staysnatched says
I'm glad you could please them!
Nanci says
I love salmon, and always looking for new ways to prepare it! This was wonderful!!! My boyfriend said " Wow Hon, another gourmet meal!!!"
staysnatched says
Gourmet! I love that!
Anik says
Made this last week as a meal prep meal for the week and my husband and I loved it!! Super quick and easy and also very flavorful!
staysnatched says
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Shawn Scott says
So easy and so yummy!
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I love to hear that!
Mikayla says
Great flavor!
staysnatched says
I'm so glad to hear it!
Ashley says
Made this last night. So quick and easy and soooo tasty! Definitely adding this to my dinner rotation
staysnatched says
Glad to hear it will be in the rotation!
Sydney says
Made this last night and it was super easy and delicious. Will definitely be adding this into the weekly rotation of meals.
staysnatched says
I’m glad to hear it will be in the rotation.