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Parmesan Crusted Salmon with Roasted Broccoli features succulent salmon with a golden, cheesy crust infused with lemon, thyme, and fresh parsley.
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Parmesan Crusted Salmon

Parmesan Crusted Salmon with Roasted Broccoli features succulent salmon with a golden, cheesy crust infused with lemon, thyme, and fresh parsley.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Parmesan Crusted Salmon
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

Broccoli

  • 1 1/4 lbs broccoli crowns stems removed and set aside for another use; florets chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Salmon

  • 4 6 oz skinless salmon fillets
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice zest lemon first
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup slightly packed finely grated parmesan
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 400°F. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat the foil with non-stick spray.
  • Pile the broccoli in the center of the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and add the garlic, then toss everything together to coat the broccoli evenly.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper over the broccoli to taste, then spread it out towards the edges of the baking sheet. Leave enough space in the center for the salmon fillets.
  • Season the underside of the salmon with salt and pepper, then place the fillets in the center of the baking sheet. Leave about 3/4 inch of space between each fillet to ensure even cooking.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic. Brush about 1/2 tablespoon of this mixture over each salmon fillet, then season the tops with salt and pepper.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the Parmesan, bread crumbs, parsley, lemon zest, and thyme. Drizzle in 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil, then stir with a fork until the mixture is evenly moistened. Press the Parmesan mixture evenly over the tops of the salmon fillets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through. For a golden crust, switch to broil for the last 1–2 minutes if desired.

Notes

  • For more browned and roasted broccoli, let it roast for 5 minutes, then remove it from the oven and spread it to the edges before adding the salmon. If you prefer the broccoli crisp-tender with a touch of roasting, you can skip the pre-roasting step.