The Best Baked Salmon with Mayonnaise Parmesan Crust -Easy!
The Best Baked Salmon with Mayo Parmesan Crust is a perfect, easy recipe your whole family will enjoy! Creamy mayonnaise with fresh garlic, lemon, dijon mustard, and grated parmesan are blended into a luscious, flavorful topping. The salmon is moist, delicious, and perfect for any special gathering or weeknight meal.
If you have never had salmon baked with a mayonnaise topping, you are in for a treat. The mayonnaise parmesan is a beautifully balanced sauce that protects the fish while baking, and the salmon is flaky and tender. This Mediterranean-style recipe is a family favorite. Baked salmon recipes make cooking a snap; while the salmon is in the oven, you can prepare your side dishes. This is also a recipe kids love!
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Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this amazing Salmon with Parmesan Crusted Mayo Recipe
- 4 oz salmon fillets -2 filets
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, diced
- 1 medium lemon
- ⅛ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Ingredient Notes
- This recipe would also be delicious with halibut
- If you are on a gluten-free diet, use gluten-free mayonnaise. We use Sir Kensington in our home.
- This creamy organic mayo is made with organic lemon juice and a pinch of black pepper
- Our real mayonnaise is the first and only mayonnaise to use Certified Humane, free-range eggs
- This Organic Mayo is made with non-GMO ingredients and is Paleo and Keto Certified
- All Sir Kensington’s condiments and dressings are proudly gluten-free and kosher, and they contain no artificial ingredients, colors, or preservatives
How To Make Baked Mayo Parmesan Salmon – Step-by-Step
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Set aside. - In a small bowl, combine the mayo, garlic, and the juice from half of the lemon. Stir to
combine. - Place the salmon fillets onto a parchment-lined baking dish or sheet pan. Coat each fillet with the mayo mixture, then top with grated parmesan cheese. Top with lemon slices.
- Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese lightly browns and the fish flakes
easily. The fish is medium well when the internal temperature is tested with an instant-read thermometer at 120-125 degrees. It will continue to cook when removed from the oven. Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy. - Serve at the table with fresh lemon wedges and grated parmesan cheese. Double the sauce recipe and serve a dollop alongside the cooked salmon.
Tips
- Be careful not to overcook the salon. Remove from the oven when salmon temps at 120-125 degrees for medium well.
- Double the sauce recipe to serve alongside the cooked salmon at the table with lemon wedges.
- We like to serve this fish recipe with mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes.
- Serve with green beans, roasted asparagus or a side salad.
Storage and Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat in the oven at 325 until warm.
Additions and Substitutions
For this recipe, you can also use any thick, firm fish, such as halibut.
Frequently Asked Questions for Salmon with Mayo and Parmesan
Cook your salmon for 12-15 minutes until the temperature is 120-125 degrees for medium well.
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The Best Baked Salmon with Mayo Parmesan – Easy!
The Best Baked Salmon with Mayo Parmesan is an easy recipe your whole family will enjoy! Creamy mayonnaise with fresh garlic, lemon, dijon mustard, and grated parmesan are blended into a luscious, flavorful topping. The salmon is moist, delicious, and perfect for any special gathering or weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Total Time: 25 Minutes
- Yield: 2 Servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean Diet
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 4 oz salmon fillets -2 filets
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, diced
- 1 medium lemon
- 1/8 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayo, garlic, and half of the lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Place the salmon fillets onto a parchment-lined baking dish. Coat each fillet with the mayo sauce, then top with grated parmesan cheese. Top with thin lemon slices.
- Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese lightly browns and the fish flakes easily. The fish is medium well when tested with a meat thermometer at 120-125 degrees. It will continue to cook when removed from the oven. Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat in the oven at 325 until warm.
This is a fun twist on salmon I had never really tried before! It was delicious!