{Recipe Files}: Parmesan Herb Crusted Salmon

As promised, I'm back with the recipe that I was teasing you all with last week! Not only is it super simple to throw together, the flavor is incredible!
Adapted from add a pinch

What You Need:
~1.5 lbs salmon filets
~1.5 tsp minced garlic from jar
~1/4 C. chopped parsley
~1/2 C. shredded parmesan cheese (or a bit more)
*Optional: lemon to squeeze on top when done

Note: Original recipe calls for 2 lbs of salmon left whole. I found that the amount here barely covered the 1.5 lbs of salmon. I also find that cooking the salmon in smaller filets as I show below helps with cook time.

I "chopped" my parsley with herb scissors--a great investment!
What You Do:
1. Preheat the oven to 425F then line a baking sheet with tin foil (or parchment paper)

2. Put the salmon on the baking sheet, skin side down (of course), and then place another sheet of tin foil or parchment paper on top of the salmon and bake, covered, in the oven for about 10 minutes.

3. While the salmon is baking, mix together the garlic, parsley and Parmesan cheese
4. Once the 10 minutes are up, take the tin foil off of the top of the salmon, and cover each of the filets with the Parmesan-herb mixture. Bake for about another 10 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
*Check it at about 8 minutes to see where you're at.
When done:
5. Spray lemon juice on the salmon filets for a little "zest" and then bon appetit!
I hope this is one that you enjoy as much as we did! 
I know I mentioned this last week, but when my husband took the first bite he said "Whenever you make salmon again, make this recipe!"
#husbandapproved haha

30 comments:

  1. Definitely will be trying this recipe! Yum!

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  2. This past weekend my husband had mentioned wanting to me to try cooking salmon at some point, and I told him about your recipe and that I was just waiting on your to post it! So I'm pinning it and will make it next week! Can't wait to try!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

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  3. This looks fantastic!! I love all the flavor that these ingredients bring!

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  4. You know I've been waiting for this recipe! This looks like absolute heaven and so so flavorful! My husband and I were just saying how we want to eat a lot more fish the summer and I can see this going into the rotation a lot! Thanks for the yummy recipe girl

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  5. I'm not a huge fan of salmon but I love how you dressed it! I think I would actually really like this!
    Evelina @ Fortunate House

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  6. I am totally making this but with chicken instead of salmon because I'm weird and don't eat seafood haha! This really does sound amazing though! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  7. ugh this looks amazing. and the ingredients are so simple but that flavor. i can taste it now. i am gonna pin this for later!

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  8. hahahahaha husband approved is how I judge all of my recipes ;-) That looks so yummy and healthy!

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  9. Salmon and cheese - sold!! I will definitely be making this soon! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  10. Mm that looks amazing. It KILLS me that my husband won't eat salmon so I never make it. It's one of their things I always order at a restaurant because I'm like salmon deprived at home haha. I never thought to cut herbs WITH SCISSORS?!? What a stupid easy idea! xx

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  11. Yum, yum! Salmon is always so easy to prepare and is always oh so delish! This recipe sounds great!

    Amanda Kids and Cabernet

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  12. Salmon is my life line!!! THIS SALMON looks soooooo good! :D

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  13. Bryce isn't a big fan of salmon, so this is one I'll have to try when he's out of town!

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  14. Holy deliciousness! I've only recently developed a love for salmon, and this recipe sounds amazing <3
    Green Fashionista

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  15. Herb scissors???? that sounds way cool. I will have to get a pair because I love cilantro in dishes but I hate trying to chop it. I bet they would work great for that job!

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  16. Yum! I make a very similar salmon recipe that we love, too. Anything with herbs and Parmesan usually is a winner!

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  17. I am going to try this with pork or chicken! although I am due to try salmon again to make sure I still don't like it. Sometimes taste buds change! I need some herb scissors, that sounds like a must have!

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  18. Im drooling. YUM!!! I'm so happy Caleb has come around to salmon. He used to hate it - now he actually craves it randomly! :) I'll be making this soon!

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  19. YUM! My husband doesn't really care for salmon so we never get it, but maybe I can convince him with this recipe!

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  20. Yum! That sounds like the perfect light and healthy dinner for a weeknight! Plus, I love the fact that it has cheese on it too!

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  21. Looks delish! I love cooking salmon for weeknight dinners because it cooks so quickly. I usually baste it with pesto and minced garlic...so good! Next time I'll switch it up with some of your ingredients.

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  22. I hadn't had salmon in like 10+ years and for some reason decided to try it again this past weekend. Winning! And now I need to make this version thanks to you!

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  23. Already on the grocery list. As soon as I saw it last week, I've been thinking of it!

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  24. We have been very into salmon lately and I'm always into parmesan cheese/garlic so why not combine them?! Perfect!

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  25. I've never been a huge fan of salmon but I may have to try this.

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  26. Your recipes always have me salivating!!

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  27. I know what I'm making for dinner this weekend. Looks incredible! :)

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