Description
Delightful Mediterranean baked fish brings zesty flavors from Greece to your kitchen. Fresh herbs, lemon, and olive oil create a simple yet elegant seafood experience you can easily prepare at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 (6 ounces / 170 grams) salmon fillets
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients and Herbs:
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
- 4 lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a baking dish by coating the bottom with half of the garlic-infused butter.
- Combine the remaining garlic butter with panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese to create a crispy topping mixture.
- Carefully pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt.
- Arrange the fish in the prepared baking dish, positioning skin-side down for optimal cooking.
- Gently distribute the panko-Parmesan mixture over the fish, pressing lightly to ensure it adheres to the surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-16 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature reaches 135°F and the topping turns golden and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with the reserved butter, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for a bright, zesty accent.
Notes
- Choose firm white fish like cod or halibut as budget-friendly salmon alternatives.
- Pat fish completely dry to ensure crispy, golden breadcrumb topping without excess moisture.
- Customize breadcrumb mixture by adding herbs like thyme or dill for extra flavor complexity.
- Adjust cooking time for thinner or thicker fish fillets, checking internal temperature for perfect doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg