15 Minute Herby Salmon with Parmesan Crust

15 Minute Baked Salmon with Parmesan Crust, super healthy and full of flavor. This salmon is made with delicious fresh herbs, garlic, freshly grated parmesan and is perfect for a healthy dinner on busy weeknights!

I often tell clients to boost their intake of omega-3’s by eating wild caught fish and seafood 2-4 times each week. For some reason, most of us – myself included – aren’t as consistent as we should be with getting fish onto our weekly menus.

I’m not sure why that is. Fish has a reputation for being pricey but rotating between more expensive varieties like salmon and more affordable ones like wild Alaskan cod actually makes fish pretty comparable to the price of the pasture raised meats and poultry we buy.

And most fish recipes cook pretty quickly – this 15 minute salmon with Parmesan crust is a prime example of that!

We all love 30 minute meals, right? Well this salmon has that beat by half! And here’s another little time-saving tip to shave a few minutes off your prep time. Have the staff at the fish counter debone the salmon and cut it into individual portions so you don’t have to do it later!

If you chose your side dishes right – like a pot of rice and a quick cooking vegetable like steamed broccoli, wilted spinach, or my easy roasted broccoli and cauliflower, and you can still get the entire meal on the table in half an hour!

How to Make 15 Minute Salmon with Parmesan Crust

Why You Should Eat More Baked Salmon

This salmon is so simple and is loaded with healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3’s are highly anti-inflammatory and have been shown to be beneficial in a host of chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, cancer, mood disorders, and more.

Unfortunately, most of us get far to few omega-3’s of them as compared to omega-6’s. Read more about omega-6 to omega-3 balance and inflammation here.

Fish and seafood sometimes get a bad rap for mercury and other contaminants, but wild salmon actually tops the Environmental Working Group’s list of the best sources of omega-3’s with the lowest mercury content.

How to Change it Up

It’s super easy to adapt this salmon with Parmesan crust with different simple flavors. If you’d like a little extra texture and crunch you can coat the salmon withpanko crumbs or ground pecans before cooking. You can also brush it with wholegrain or Dijon mustard for an extra kick.

Try a mix of different fresh or dried herbs and even a sprinkling of red pepper flakes for heat.

Top Tips for Making Baked Salmon with Parmesan Crust

• Choose easy to prep and quick cook sides to make this meal super quick and healthy, rice and broccoli are my favorite go tos.
• You can experiment with different herbs to change it up.
• Make sure to freshly grate the Parmesan yourself as pre-grated doesn’t have the best flavor.
• Bring the salmon out of the fridge 10-15 minutes before cooking. Like meats, if it’s cooked from cold it’ll tighten and toughen up.
• Use wild-caught salmon when possible.
• Make sure to not overcook the salmon or it will dry out, 10-12 minutes is all it needs. If you’re unsure if it’s done you can use a meat thermometer it should reach between 135-140F.
• Leftover salmon can be stored in the fridge and eaten cold in salads, flaked into omelets or can be reheated in the oven until hot all the way through.

Other great seafood recipes you’ll love!

• Baked Shet Pan Salmon with Butternut Squash and Kale
• Magic Everything Tuna Salad
• Easy Crab Cakes with Butter Wine Sauce
• Easy 15 Minute Salmon Burgers

15 Minute Parmesan Herb Salmon

15 Minute Baked Salmon with Parmesan Crust, super healthy and full of flavor. This salmon is made with delicious fresh herbs, garlic, freshly grated parmesan and is perfect for a healthy dinner on busy weeknights! 

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: Healthy Baked Salmon, Salmon Parmesan Crust, Salmon with Herbs

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 302kcal

Author: Dena Norton

Ingredients

For fish:

• ▢ 2 lbs wild salmon deboned and sliced into 4-6 even pieces (I have them to this for me at the seafood counter to save me time at home!)
• ▢ Sea salt
• ▢ Butter or avocado oil cooking spray

For Parmesan herb topping:

• ▢ 3 Tbsp melted butter divided
• ▢ 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• ▢ 2 large cloves garlic pressed
• ▢ 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• ▢ 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 
• Use butter or avocado oil spray to grease 2 casserole dishes. Divide salmon pieces evenly between the two dishes, skin side down. Sprinkle liberally with sea salt and Bake for 10-12 minutes or until internal temperature 145 degrees.
• While salmon is baking, prepare the topping: mix the Parmesan, garlic, and herbs in a small bowl. 
• Remove salmon from oven, brush with half of the melted butter, sprinkle a thick layer of Parmesan herb blend on top of each piece, then drizzle the remaining butter evenly over all. 
• If desired, return to the oven for another 1-2 minutes, or until Parmesan just begins to melt. 

Notes

• Choose easy to prep and quick cook sides to make this meal super quick and healthy, rice and broccoli are my favorite go tos.
• You can experiment with different herbs to change it up.
• Make sure to freshly grate the parmesan yourself as pre-grated doesn't have the best flavor.
• Bring the salmon out of the fridge 10-15 minutes before cooking. Like meats, if it's cooked from cold it'll tighten and toughen up.
• Use wild-caught salmon when possible.
• Make sure to not overcook the salmon or it will dry out, 10-12 minutes is all it needs. If you're unsure if it's done you can use a meat thermometer it should reach between 135-140F.
• Leftover salmon can be stored in the fridge and eaten cold in salads, flaked into omelets or can be reheated in the oven until hot all the way through.

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 770mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg

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