Best Crusted Baked Salmon Recipes

BAKED MUSTARD-CRUSTED SALMON WITH ASPARAGUS AND TARRAGON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss asparagus with 2 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper on prepared sheet, then arrange in a single layer on one half of baking sheet. Bake asparagus 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, spread each salmon fillet with 2 tsp. mustard. Sprinkle fillets with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper total. Toss panko with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle panko mixture evenly onto salmon fillets, then dust with smoked paprika.
• After asparagus has baked for 5 minutes, remove baking sheet from oven. Place prepared salmon fillets skin side down on empty half of baking sheet. Return to oven and bake until salmon is firm but still pink in the center and asparagus is tender, 14-16 minutes more for medium rare salmon. Divide salmon and asparagus among four plates and top with tarragon.

PECAN-CRUSTED BAKED SALMON WITH LEMON-DILL AIOLI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Cut salmon into smaller, equal-sized portions if needed. Pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
• Mix mayonnaise, garlic, dill, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Season with salt.
• Place the pecans in a food processor. Pulse for 1 second and check the size of the pieces. You want it to be not quite powdery, but still with some larger chunks. Continue to pulse in 1-second bursts until desired consistency is achieved.
• Place the salmon on a baking sheet. Layer the top of the salmon with aioli, then with pecans, until completely covered.
• Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

BAKED FETA CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a small baking dish arrange the sprigs of thyme along the bottom.
• Wash the fillets and dry them with paper towels. Rub the fish with the extra-virgin olive oil and the lemon juice, and then season with black pepper, to taste.
• Arrange the fillets in the baking dish on top of the thyme. Next, break up the feta and sprinkle on top of the salmon. Add the white wine to the dish and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the fish from the oven and serve.

SUPER EASY CORN CRUSTED BAKED SALMON

Steps:

• Stir together cornmeal and seasonings in a shallow dish.
• In separate shallow dish, combine dressing and lemon juice.
• Dip each salmon fillet in Caesar mixture, then dip in cornmeal mixture to coat well on both sides.
• Place on a baking sheet (that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray) in single layer.
• Bake at 450 F for 6 to 8 minutes or until fillets flake easily with a fork. Depending on your oven, you may need more or less time. (so keep at eye on the fish).
• ***note*** If using frozen salmon filets, allow to thaw in refridgerator before continuing with recipe.

BAKED PARMESAN CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Combine mayo, cheese, and red pepper; set aside. note: I often add a bit more red pepper after a small taste test.
• Lay salmon fillets on a foil-lined baking pan. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over each fillet.
• Spread each fillet evenly with mayo mixture. Cover mayo with cracker crumbs.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

BAKED HERB CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Line baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Combine herbs and crumbs, then mix with melted butter
• Brush Dijon on salmon fillets.
• Pat herb mix onto fillets.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or to your own preference.

CRUMB-CRUSTED BAKED SALMON WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a food processor, process bread slices and spices including S & P for 10 seconds or until it forms soft bread crumbs.
• Brush top and sides of salmon fillets with olive oil.
• Dip the salmon in crumbs to coat top & sides & place in an oiled, shallow baking dish.
• Bake for 10-12 min., or until crumbs are golden brown & salmon flakes easily.
• Meanwhile, stir together mayo, mustard, capers, & lemon juice.
• Spoon sauce on cooked salmon, or on the side, as you like.

HERB-CRUSTED BAKED SALMON

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Place fish, skin side down, on parchment-covered baking sheet.
• Mix mayo, herbs and garlic until blended; spread onto fish. Top with coating mix.
• Bake 17 to 19 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork. Remove from oven.
• Heat broiler. Broil fish, 6 inches from heat, 1 to 2 min. or until lightly browned.

GLAZED PECAN-CRUSTED BAKED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Mix bread crumbs, pecans, and fresh parsley together in a small bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon pepper, thyme, basil, dried parsley, and garlic powder together in another bowl.
• Pour the brown sugar glaze generously over each piece of salmon. Cover the top of each fillet with bread crumb mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes depending on thickness.

CHEESY, ONION CRUSTED BAKED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Place the salmon fillet on the prepared baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Layer the thinly sliced onion on top of the fish, so it covers the surface of the fish completely.
• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard and garlic. The mixture should be thin enough to easily spread over the onions. Cover the surface of the onions with the creamy mayo mixture and spread it out evenly. Top with the finely grated cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes,then broil for 2-5 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown.

CRUSTED BAKED SALMON

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Mix mayo and mustard until well blended. Combine cracker crumbs and parsley.
• Place fish in single layer in shallow foil-lined pan; drizzle with lemon juice. Spread with mayo mixture. Top with crumb mixture; press gently into mayo mixture.
• Bake 12 to 15 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork.