Description
Delicious Parmesan Crusted Baked Salmon with Asparagus
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each and roughly 1-inch thick
- 1 bunch of fresh asparagus
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- A pinch of paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and toss them on one side of the prepared baking sheet with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, spreading them in a single layer.
- Pat the salmon fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels and place them on the other side of the baking sheet, lightly seasoning them with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise (or Dijon mustard), 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder, and a pinch of paprika. Mix until it forms a thick paste.
- Generously spread the Parmesan mixture over the top of each salmon fillet, ensuring an even layer.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-18 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), while the asparagus should be tender-crisp and slightly browned.
- For an extra crispy crust, turn on the broiler during the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven and serve the salmon and asparagus immediately with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Parmesan Crusted Baked Salmon