Baked Crusted Salmon – Turn salmon fillet into a great dinner quickly. This an easy and impressive seafood dish; it is full of flavor from the blend of spices, butter, and olive oil. Make crusted salmon for busy weeknights or even on special occasions!
Serve it with mashed potatoes or parboiled rice and salad.
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It is a healthier option to bake the salmon in the oven to use less fat and consume fewer calories, and if you follow my recipe, the salmon will come out juicy and flavorful. You can use salmon with or without skin; the result will always be a delicious flaky salmon your family will enjoy!
🥘 INGREDIENTS YOU'LL NEED
There are a handful of ingredients to create this recipe, but I'm sure you either have it in your kitchen or can get it easily from the store.
You can scroll down to the recipe card for further details and instructions.
A blend of herbs: There are a few aromatic herbs like oregano and sage, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley.
Butter and olive oil: I have used two different fats for flavor and richness.
Bread crumbs: I have used regular bread crumbs, but for extra crispy salmon, you can go for Panko.
Salmon: You can use salmon with or without skin. It's up to your liking.
🔪 HOW TO MAKE
A few minutes are what you need to prepare this rewarding and delicious dish. Let's have a look at how to make it.
The full instructions are in the recipe card below, but let's look at the main steps to making this snack.
Step 1:
Mix the herbs in a small bowl and keep aside. Preheat your oven to 400F/ 190C, and Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
Step 2:
Mix breadcrumbs with ½ teaspoon of the mixed herbs and melted butter. Brush both sides of the salmon with olive oil and season with salt.
Step 3:
Sprinkle the seasoned breadcrumbs on top of the salmon and gently press. Place the salmon on the baking sheet, crust side up, and bake for 12 – 15 minutes, depending on how thick the salmon fillet is.
💭 COOKING TIPS
- You can go for the herbs you prefer instead of what is mentioned in the recipe.
- Pat the salmon dry before seasoning it.
- You can use only but or only olive oil for this recipe.
- Check the expiry date of the herbs used in the herb mixture.
- If you want to use salmon with skin, keep the skin side down.
- You can use fresh parsley in the herb mixture.
- Preheat the oven for at least 20 minutes before baking.
- Cover the salmon loosely with aluminum foil if the crust is getting brown quickly.
📖 DELICIOUS VARIATIONS
This recipe for crusted salmon will give you delicious flaky salmon. But if you're looking to change things up and add your touch, you can try these variations:
Add heat: Season the salmon with cayenne pepper.
Panko Breadcrumbs: Use Panko instead of breadcrumbs.
Parmesan cheese: Mix a tablespoon of parmesan cheese with the herb mixture.
Gluten-free: Use gluten-free bread crumbs.
💬 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When the salmon is baked or roasted in a properly preheated oven, it should take around 15 minutes to cook. However, cooking time depends on how thick the salmon fillet is.
Yes, you can fry crusted salmon in a skillet, but it is healthier to roast or bake it in the oven to use less fat and save on calories.
Side dishes that you can try with salmon are rice and mashed potatoes are great when served with crusted salmon, but you can go the healthier way and serve it with salad. Or serve with lemon wedges.
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🌡️ STORING AND REHEATING
Fridge: You can store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to two days.
Freezer: I don't recommend freezing crusted salmon. The flavor will be different, and so is the texture.
Reheat: To reheat, microwave the salmon for 1 minute until warm all the way through.
📖 Recipe
Baked Crusted Salmon
Ingredients
THE HERB BLEND
- 2 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sage
- ½ teaspoon oregano
FOR THE SALMON
- ½ cup toasted breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon of herb blend
- 2 salmon steaks or fillet
- ½ tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Mix the herbs in a blender and use ½ teaspoon from it for this recipe. Store the rest in a small airtight container.
- Preheat the oven to 400F/ 190C.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Mix the breadcrumbs with ½ teaspoon of mixed herbs and melted butter.
- Brush both sides of the salmon with olive oil, season with salt.
- Add the seasoned breadcrumbs on top of the salmon and press gently.
- Place the salmon on the baking sheet, crust side up, and bake for 12 – 15 minutes.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can go for the herbs you prefer instead of what is mentioned in this recipe
- Pat the salmon dry before seasoning it.
- You can use only but or only olive oil.
- Check the expiry date of the herbs used in the herb mixture.
- If you want to use salmon with skin, keep the skin down.
- You can use fresh parsley in the herb blend.
- Preheat the oven for at least 20 minutes before baking.
- Cover the salmon loosely with aluminum foil if the crust is getting brown quickly.
Angie@Angie's Recipes
It looks really tender and delicious!
munatycooking
Thanks Angie, my husband loves salmon, and I have to come up with new recipes of salmon every now and then 🙂
Jeff the Chef @ Make It Like a Man!
I don't believe I've ever had salmon prepared this way before. Sounds delicious!
Muna
Thank you Jeff, it was delicious and a great light dinner 😊