Description
A creamy, tender baked salmon dish with a rich Parmesan and herb crust, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (like parsley, dill, or basil)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a baking dish with a light drizzle of olive oil, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Mix together the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish, skin-side down if they have skin.
- Spread the creamy mayonnaise mixture evenly over each fillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Best served fresh, but leftovers can be used in salads or sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg