Baked Italian Herb-Crusted Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce

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Tender salmon fillets baked with a fragrant crust of Italian herbs and breadcrumbs, finished with a bright lemon butter sauce. This Italian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, mix 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (5 oz each) and brush each evenly with 2 tbsp olive oil.
  3. Step 3: Press the breadcrumb mixture firmly onto the top side of each salmon fillet to form a crust.
  4. Step 4: Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the crust is golden brown.
  5. Step 5: While salmon bakes, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest, heating for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and combined.
  6. Step 6: Remove salmon from oven and drizzle the warm lemon butter sauce over each fillet before serving.

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