Description
Panko crusted salmon emerges as a delightful seafood dish showcasing crispy texture and rich flavors. Delicate fish meets Japanese-inspired breadcrumbs, creating an elegant meal perfect for home cooks seeking restaurant-quality results.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (4–6 oz/113–170 g each, 1 in/2.5 cm thick)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsps butter, softened
- ⅓ cup parsley, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 415°F (210°C), creating the optimal environment for a crisp, golden panko coating.
- Crumb Mixture: In a mixing bowl, blend panko breadcrumbs, softened butter, kosher salt, black pepper, parsley, garlic, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder until the mixture forms a slightly textured, cohesive coating.
- Salmon Arrangement: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in a baking dish, ensuring adequate spacing for even cooking and heat distribution.
- Coating Application: Carefully spread the panko mixture over each fillet, gently pressing to create a uniform, adherent layer that will transform into a crisp, golden crust during baking.
- Baking Process: Transfer the baking dish to the middle oven rack and cook for 20-25 minutes, until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C), guaranteeing a moist and perfectly cooked fish.
- Resting and Finishing: Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest for 5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute. Optionally, drizzle melted butter over the crisp crust for added richness.
- Serving Suggestion: Plate the panko-crusted salmon alongside roasted broccolini and wild rice, creating a visually appealing and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Optimize Panko Coating: Ensure breadcrumbs are slightly clumpy for maximum crispiness, which helps create a textural golden-brown crust that locks in salmon’s moisture.
- Temperature Precision: Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check salmon’s internal temperature, preventing overcooking and maintaining a succulent, tender texture.
- Butter Integration: Softened butter helps panko crumbs stick perfectly to salmon, enhancing flavor and creating a uniform, crunchy exterior that seals in natural juices.
- Resting Technique: Allow salmon to rest after cooking, giving proteins time to relax and redistribute internal moisture, resulting in a more flavorful and tender fillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg