The Best Crusted Salmon Recipe

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Rinse salmon with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place skin side down in a baking pan greased with olive oil.

Step 3

In a small bowl combine the mayo, parmesan, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, old bay seasoning, lemon pepper, smoked paprika, and salt. Spread evenly over the salmon.

Step 4

Crush croutons leaving some bigger pieces for the texture. This is done easily by placing croutons in a Ziploc bag and hitting it a few times with a meat mallet or use a rolling pin. Sprinkle the croutons evenly over the mayo mixture. Dust with more smoked paprika.

Step 5

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bread crumbs get toasty and salmon easily flakes with a fork. Garnish with parsley if desired.