Friday, 19 February 2016

Lemon and Parmesan Crusted Salmon

Served with small potatoes and peas


2 Salmon Fillets
Fresh white breadcrumbs from 2 slices bread
1/4 cup grated parmesan
2 tbsp sliced green onions OR 1 tbsp dried chives
1 zest of a lemon
2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp dried thyme
Vegetable Oil

Heat oven to 160 Fan / Gas 5. Spray shallow baking pan with cooking spray
Pat salmon dry with paper towel and place salmon, skin side down, in pan
Sprinkle with salt and pepper
Mix bread crumbs, cheese, onions, lemon zest & juice and thyme in small bowl
Stir in oil to mix. Press bread crumb mixture evenly on salmon
Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork. Serve immediately

Recipe adapted from Betty Crocker website