Name: Panko Crusted Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 lb salmon fillets; 3 tbsp mayonnaise; 3 tbsp sour cream; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 garlic clove (grated or pressed); salt & pepper to taste; 1 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp dried dill; 3 tbsp butter (melted)

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This panko crusted salmon is coated in a lemony garlic mayonnaise and baked with a crispy panko-parmesan crust. Every bite is so scrumptious!

If you love salmon recipes be sure to try our salmon Wellington, cedar plank salmon, and baked pesto salmon recipe.

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Why this salmon recipe is a winner
Ingredients for this recipe
How to make panko crusted salmon
Recipe TIPS
How to make it ahead of time
Serving suggestions
Full Recipe Instructions

Why this salmon recipe is a winner

This panko-crusted salmon is one of the most effortless ways to bake salmon. It requires very little prep time and looks so fancy! Its great for weeknight meals or formal gatherings. The flavors of this easy salmon recipe is simply divine. Crunchy panko-parmesan crust and garlicky salmon in an incredible combination! It goes great with creamy mashed potatoes or even garlic butter couscous.

Ingredients for this recipe

Salmon: King or pink salmon fillet (skin removed)
Marinade: Mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper
Crust: Panko bread crumbs, grated parmesan, and dried dill, and unsalted butter

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How to make panko crusted salmon

This is a quick breakdown of how to make panko crusted salmon. For the full detailed recipe, scroll down to the printable recipe card.

Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl.
Season each salmon fillet with salt and pepper to taste. Then transfer the salmon to a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil.
Spread the mayonnaise and sour cream mixture on top of each fish fillet.

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Then, in a bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, dried dill, and melted butter.
Evenly sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the mayonnaise on each salmon fillet. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes. Or until the internal temperature of the fish is at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Recipe TIPS

Serving a crowd– This can be made with a whole salmon fillet instead of small fillet cuts. The bake time will be longer though.
Substitutions– If you don’t have panko bread crumbs, you can use plain bread crumbs instead
Make-ahead– the mayonnaise mixture can be slathered on hours before topping with the crust and baking.
Bake time– If the salmon is cold out of the fridge, it may take longer to bake.
Internal temperature– the best way to check if the salmon is done cooking is by inserting an instant-read thermometer into the fish. It should read about 145 degrees F.

How to make it ahead of time

You can season the fillets and smother them in the mayonnaise mixture, then refrigerate for about 4-5 hours or until ready to use. The panko crust can also be made a few hours in advance. Then, whenever you’re ready to bake the panko crusted salmon, sprinkle the panko mixture on top and pop the salmon in the oven.

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Serving suggestions

Full Recipe Instructions

Panko Crusted Salmon

Salmon fillets coated in a lemony garlic mayonnaise and baked with a crispy panko-parmesan crust. A great dish to serve for your dinner guests!

5 from 9 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: panko crusted salmon

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 603kcal

Author: Dina from SimplyHomeCooked.com

Ingredients

2 lb salmon fillets
3 tbsp mayonnaise
3 tbsp sour cream
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove grated or pressed
salt & pepper to taste
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp dried dill
3 tbsp butter melted

Instructions

Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl and set aside.
Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Then transfer the fish to a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil.
Spread the mayonnaise mixture on top of each fillet.
In a separate bowl, combine panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, dried dill, and melted butter.
Evenly spread the bread crumb mixture over the mayonnaise on each salmon fillet. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillet.

Notes

Helpful TIPS

Serving a crowd– This can be made with a whole salmon fillet instead of small fillet cuts. The bake time will be longer though.
Substitutions– If you don’t have panko bread crumbs, you can use plain bread crumbs instead
Make-ahead– the mayonnaise mixture can be slathered on hours before topping with the crust and baking.
Bake time– If the salmon is cold out of the fridge, it may take longer to bake.
Internal temperature– the best way to check if the salmon is done cooking is by inserting an instant-read thermometer into the fish. It should read about 145 degrees F.

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This recipe was originally posted on Dec 13, 2017, we’ve tweaked it a bit since then.

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