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High Protein Oven Baked Parmesan Herb Salmon is the move when you want something healthy that doesn’t take all night. You get tender salmon with a golden cheesy crust.
There’s a cool, zesty lemon yogurt sauce on the side for dipping. It’s all super simple to make. You only need just a handful of fresh herbs and some basics from your pantry.
You don’t need any fancy equipment, either. This one works for a quick weeknight dinner or easy meal prep.
Anytime you just want to mix things up with salmon, this recipe fits. Toss it in the oven, whisk up the sauce, and you’re good to go.
Honestly, it tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
Why You’ll Love This Oven Baked Parmesan Herb Salmon
Fast and Healthy
This meal is ready in about 30 minutes and makes healthy eating easy.
Tasty Parmesan Herb Topping
The cheesy crust adds flavor and keeps the salmon moist.
Simple Ingredients
You only need a few basics plus salmon and some fresh herbs.
Versatile Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Pairs well with the salmon or any side you like.
Ingredient Substitutions
Salmon
You can use steelhead trout or another mild, firm fish.
Parmesan
Try grated pecorino romano or asiago if you don’t have parmesan.
Greek Yogurt
Plain regular yogurt works if you don’t have Greek yogurt.
Parsley
Use fresh dill or chives for a different flavor.
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Baked Parmesan Herb Salmon
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Equipment
Ingredients
For the salmon:
- 1¼ pounds salmon fillet skin removed and cut into 4 portions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
For the lemon yogurt sauce:
- ¾ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic minced or grated
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 4 lemon wedges
- fresh parsley sprigs optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Pat the salmon pieces dry with paper towels and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture looks smooth.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. The mixture will be thick and spreadable.
- Spoon the Parmesan herb mixture evenly over the top of each salmon piece and gently spread it so the surface is coated.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is just cooked through in the center. Thinner pieces will cook closer to 12 minutes thicker pieces may need the full time.
- While the salmon bakes, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl whisk together the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until the sauce is smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Transfer the baked salmon to plates. Add a spoonful of the lemon yogurt sauce on the side of each plate, garnish with parsley sprigs, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Even Cooking – Cut the salmon into equal-sized pieces so everything cooks at the same time. Easy Cleanup – Line your baking sheet with parchment for easy cleanup.Storing and Reheating
Reheat on StovetopPlace a serving in a saucepan with 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Warm over low heat, stirring until creamy. Storing – Place leftover salmon and sauce in separate airtight containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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