Ten Minute Panko Baked Salmon for Two
A restaurant-quality dinner for two that will become a weekday staple. Lemon-kissed panko breadcrumbs blanket salmon filets with so much flavor and texture you'll want to serve them every week. It might take you longer to preheat your oven than it does to cook up this crunchy baked salmon!
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 2 salmon filets about 6 oz each
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil plus a little more for brushing the salmon
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic about 2 large cloves
- 2 T fresh parsley minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°.
- Pat salmon pieces dry with paper towels on both sides. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.2 salmon filets
- Mix the breadcrumbs with the oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, parsley and seasoning.½ cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1 lemon, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 T fresh parsley, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Brush a little olive oil on the top of each piece of salmon.
- Mound ½ of the breadcrumb mixture on top of one piece of salmon. Gently press down to adhere. Repeat with the other piece of salmon.
- Place into the oven on the center rack. Bake for about 10 minutes until the breadcrumbs are crispy on top and the salmon is flaky in the center.
- Feel free to squeeze a little more lemon on the salmon after baking.
