Baked Italian-Style Salmon with Herb-Crusted Parmesan Topping

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

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Tender salmon fillets baked under a savory crust of Parmesan, fresh herbs, and breadcrumbs that add a delightful texture. This Italian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, grated Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves minced garlic
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) skin-side down.
Step 2: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Mix in 3 tbsp olive oil until the topping is evenly moistened. Press this mixture firmly onto the top of each salmon fillet.
Step 4: Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 3 minutes before serving with lemon wedges.