Lemon Pepper Parm Crusted Salmon
Lemon Pepper Parm Crusted Salmon
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Salmon Rub
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon butter seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
For the Crust
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
For the Cream Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon butter seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over each salmon fillet.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a small bowl, combine the lemon pepper seasoning, lemon butter seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, Old Bay seasoning, black pepper, and garlic salt for the salmon rub. Mix well.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Generously sprinkle and gently rub the salmon rub mixture over the top and sides of each salmon fillet, ensuring an even coating.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
In a separate medium bowl, prepare the crust mixture. Combine the panko bread crumbs, melted butter, chopped fresh dill, grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon pepper seasoning. Mix thoroughly with a fork until all ingredients are well incorporated and the panko is moistened.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Carefully press the panko crust mixture generously onto the top of each seasoned salmon fillet, ensuring the entire surface is covered. Gently pat to adhere the crust.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Bake the crusted salmon in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the crust is golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature of the salmon should reach 145°F (63°C).
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
While the salmon bakes, prepare the cream sauce. Pour the heavy whipping cream into a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic powder, lemon pepper seasoning, lemon butter seasoning, chopped fresh dill, and grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Stir the sauce continuously as it heats. Bring it to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Once the salmon is done, remove it from the oven. To serve, place a salmon fillet on a plate, ideally alongside mashed potatoes and green vegetables. Spoon the warm cream sauce generously over the crusted salmon.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped dill and additional grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Lemon Pepper Parm Crusted Salmon
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Salmon Rub
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon butter seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
For the Crust
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
For the Cream Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon butter seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over each salmon fillet.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a small bowl, combine the lemon pepper seasoning, lemon butter seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, Old Bay seasoning, black pepper, and garlic salt for the salmon rub. Mix well.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Generously sprinkle and gently rub the salmon rub mixture over the top and sides of each salmon fillet, ensuring an even coating.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
In a separate medium bowl, prepare the crust mixture. Combine the panko bread crumbs, melted butter, chopped fresh dill, grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon pepper seasoning. Mix thoroughly with a fork until all ingredients are well incorporated and the panko is moistened.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Carefully press the panko crust mixture generously onto the top of each seasoned salmon fillet, ensuring the entire surface is covered. Gently pat to adhere the crust.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Bake the crusted salmon in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the crust is golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature of the salmon should reach 145°F (63°C).
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
While the salmon bakes, prepare the cream sauce. Pour the heavy whipping cream into a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic powder, lemon pepper seasoning, lemon butter seasoning, chopped fresh dill, and grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Stir the sauce continuously as it heats. Bring it to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Once the salmon is done, remove it from the oven. To serve, place a salmon fillet on a plate, ideally alongside mashed potatoes and green vegetables. Spoon the warm cream sauce generously over the crusted salmon.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped dill and additional grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 1 min