Savory Baked Salmon with Creamy Cheese Crust
A healthy and delicious dish featuring flaky salmon topped with a rich creamy cheese crust that’s easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Salmon Fillets (skin-on)
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
- 1/2 tsp Lemon Zest
- Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Coat a baking tray with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking tray. Season with salt and black pepper.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest.
- Spread the creamy mixture evenly over each salmon fillet.
- Bake the salmon for about 8 to 10 minutes, until it flakes easily with a fork and the topping is golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a variation, consider adding fresh herbs or spices to the creamy mixture for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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