Parmesan Crusted Salmon – Easy Sheet Pan Meal!

Salmon is one of the most popular types of seafood, but many people are intimidated to cook it at home. This sheet pan parmesan crusted salmon takes the guess work out of cooking salmon. Not only does it taste good, but salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acid and protein. Delve into this recipe and give it a try!

Parmesan Crusted Salmon Recipe

This parmesan crusted salmon is an easy to prep, sheet pan dinner, making clean up a breeze! The parmesan herb topping adds an earthy, garlicky flavor, making this salmon restaurant-quality, without the big price tag!

Tips for Cooking with Salmon

• For the best tasting salmon, buy fresh: fresh is best. If you do not have the option for fresh salmon in your area, look for wild-caught frozen salmon. 
• Place salmon skin-side down on the sheet pan. 
• Keep a close eye on the salmon; it does not take long to cook. 
• When the salmon flakes easily with a fork, it is ready to take out! 

How to Make Parmesan Crusted Salmon

1. To begin, gather all of the ingredients for the parmesan crusted salmon. You will need: mayonanaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, parmesan cheese, almond meal (or bread crumbs), fresh parsley, dried thyme, olive oil, salmon filets, broccoli florets, and salt and pepper. 
2. Now it is time to make the parmesan herb topping. In a medium bowl, mix together the mayo, lemon juice and minced garlic.
3. Next, add the Parmesan cheese, almond meal (or bread crumbs), fresh parsley, and thyme. For the best flavor, grate fresh Parmesan cheese – it really adds a lot more flavor than the parmesan cheese that comes in a plastic can.
4. Lastly, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to finish off the parmesan herb topping. 
5. Line the sheet pan with foil and spray with non-stick spray. If you are in the market for a good quality sheet pan that will not warp, try the Pampered Chef sheet pan.
6. Add salt, pepper, and olive oil to broccoli and pour on the sheet pan.
7. Next, with the skin-side down, top each salmon filet with the parmesan herb topping. To prep the parmesan crusted salmon ahead of time, you can store the seasoned broccoli in a bag and store the salmon either in a cover sheet pan or covered dish.
8. Once everything is in the sheet pan, it’s time to cook up this delicious parmesan crusted salmon! Place the sheet pan in a preheated 400 degree oven and cook for 12-18 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon filets. When the salmon easily flakes with a fork, it is done!

That is it! The parmesan crusted salmon makes an elegant meal, and no one else has to know how easy it was to put together! Be sure to print the recipe card below and give it a try!

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Parmesan Crusted Salmon and Broccoli

Parmesan Crusted Salmon and Broccoli

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

Prep

• 2 T mayonnaise
• 2 T lemon juice
• 1 t minced garlic
• 1/4 C Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 C bread crumbs or almond meal for keto
• 1 T fresh parsley chopped
• 1/4 t dried thyme
• 2 T olive oil
• 4 salmon filets
• 16 ounces broccoli florets
• 2 T olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

On Cooking Day

• 2 bags frozen rice steamer

Instructions

To Assemble

1. Mix first 8 ingredients in a small bowl
2. Place salmon filets in a storage container.
3. Spoon and spread cheese mixture evenly over each filet and cover with lid.
4. Add broccoli florets, olive oil, salt & pepper to a large zipper bag. Zip and shake to mix well.

To Cook

1. Spray large baking sheet with non stick spray and place salmon filets along center of pan about an inch apart.
2. Pour broccoli around salmon pieces.
3. Bake 400 degree oven for 12-18 minutes or until desired doneness.

Ingredients Prep 2 T mayonnaise 2 T lemon juice 1 t minced garlic 1/4 C Parmesan cheese 1/4 C bread crumbs or almond meal for keto 1 T fresh parsley chopped 1/4 t dried thyme 2 T olive oil 4 salmon filets 16 ounces broccoli florets 2 T olive oil salt and pepper to taste On Cooking Day 2 bags frozen rice steamer

Instructions To Assemble Mix first 8 ingredients in a small bowl Place salmon filets in a storage container. Spoon and spread cheese mixture evenly over each filet and cover with lid. Add broccoli florets, olive oil, salt & pepper to a large zipper bag. Zip and shake to mix well. To Cook Spray large baking sheet with non stick spray and place salmon filets along center of pan about an inch apart. Pour broccoli around salmon pieces. Bake 400 degree oven for 12-18 minutes or until desired doneness.

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