Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Sheet Pan Parmesan Crusted Salmon with Broccoli
A golden Parmesan crust gives salmon an appealing savory bite, with broccoli ready to share the plate. Lemon zest and parsley bring freshness to the crumbs over the tender fish. Start with a forkful through that crust, then enjoy some garlicky broccoli alongside it.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 13 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Fish
- Cuisine
- American
- Cooking method
- Baking · Baked & roasted · Sheet pan · One pot & sheet pan
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Give salmon room
Spread the broccoli near the sheet edges and leave the specified space between salmon fillets in the center.
2. Brush before the crumbs
Brush the mayonnaise mixture over the fillets and season their tops before adding the Parmesan crumb coating.
3. Moisten the topping evenly
Stir olive oil through the Parmesan crumb mixture with a fork until evenly moistened before spreading over the fish.
Get to know the ingredients
Broccoli florets
Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets, reserving stems for another use, then coat with oil and garlic.
Lemon juice and zest
Lemon juice flavors the mayonnaise layer, while lemon zest is mixed into the separate Parmesan crumb topping.
Finely grated Parmesan
Finely grated Parmesan combines with crumbs, herbs and zest in the topping, which is moistened with olive oil.
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Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
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The last little job
Cooked salmon, golden crust
Bake until the salmon is cooked through, using the optional brief broil near the end for a more golden top.
A little more help as you go
More roasted broccoli
Briefly pre-roast the broccoli if you want it more browned before adding the salmon.
Season the underside
Season the bottoms of the salmon fillets before placing them on the prepared sheet between the broccoli.
A few questions you might have
Does the broccoli need pre-roasting?
Only if you want it more browned; skip pre-roasting for crisp-tender, slightly roasted broccoli.
What holds the crumb coating on?
Brush the mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic mixture over each fillet before spreading the moistened Parmesan topping.
Where should the broccoli go?
Coat it in the center first, then spread it near the edges to leave space for salmon.
Can I brown the topping more?
Yes, the directions offer a short broil during the last part of baking if a more golden crust is needed.
Is the salmon seasoned on both sides?
Yes, season underneath before placing it on the sheet, then season the top after brushing on the mayonnaise mixture.
Any more cooking tips?
For more deeply browned broccoli, roast it for 5 minutes first, then move it to the edges of the pan before adding the salmon. If you prefer it crisp-tender and lightly roasted, add everything together without that head start.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: cookingclassy.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
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