Baked Salmon with Parmesan and Herb Crust

This rich, flavourful Parmesan Herb Crusted Baked Salmon Fillet is an easy dinner recipe that's ready in 20 minutes - and it tastes like you spent hours in a gourmet kitchen. It’s the perfect seafood dish for a busy mom. This versatile entree pairs well with just about any side dish. Try serving it with pesto pasta, buttered Parmesan noodles, French bread, baked dinner rolls, or rice.

2 Tbsp. melted butter
2 tsp. lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 lb salmon fillet
¼ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 tsp. fresh basil, minced or ¾ tsp. dried basil

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C/170°C fan, Gas Mark 5).

Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray (line with foil for easy cleanup, if desired).

Place salmon (skin side down) on the prepared baking sheet.

In a small bowl, stir together melted butter and lemon juice. Brush HALF of the butter mixture on the salmon.

Add breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and basil to the remaining melted butter mixture. Stir to completely combine.

Use your fingers to gently press the buttered breadcrumbs onto the fish.

Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and topping is golden brown (total cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your fish).

Makes 4 servings.

Cook's Notes: Cooking Just for Two? Cut the ingredients in half to cook just 1/2 lb. of salmon. The baking instructions remain the same.