Savory Baked Salmon with Creamy Cheese Crust
A quick and delicious meal featuring tender salmon topped with a creamy, cheesy crust for added flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Salmon Fillets (skin-on)
- 2 tsp Salt (Adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Black Pepper (Substitute with cayenne for spice)
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (Substitute with Greek yogurt if desired)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
- 1/2 tsp Lemon Zest
- Fresh Parsley (For garnish)
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Coat a baking tray with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the tray and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest to make the creamy topping.
- Spread the creamy mixture over each salmon fillet.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the topping is golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with steamed vegetables or over a bed of greens for a healthy meal option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg