Panko Crusted Salmon

An easy, elegant dinner meal with a crunchy crust.

Panko Crusted Salmon

An easy, elegant dinner meal with a crunchy crust.

Serves 4

Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

Salmon fillets with skin	4
Panko	2/3 cup
Minced fresh parsley	2 tbsp
Grated lemon zest	1 tsp
Olive oil	2 tbsp
Dijon mustard	2 tbsp
Vegetable oil	2 tbsp
Salt and pepper	To taste
Lemon wedges	4

Cooking Method

Step 01	Preheat oven to 200°C.
Step 02	In a bowl, mix panko, parsley, lemon zest, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Drizzle olive oil and stir until the crumbs are evenly coated. Set aside.
Step 03	Place salmon fillets skin side down. Generously brush the top of fillets with mustard and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Coat each salmon fillet with panko.
Step 04	Heat vegetable oil over medium heat, on a cast iron skillet or oven proof pan. Adding salmon fillets skin side down, sear for 4 minutes – without the skin turning brown.
Step 05	Transfer pan to hot oven for 5-7 minutes until salmon is cooked and panko is browned.
Step 06	Remove from oven and cover with aluminium foil, allowing it to rest for 5-10 minutes.
Step 07	Serve with lemon wedges.

Serve this with a side of glazed baby carrots and mashed potatoes for a balanced meal.

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