Herb-Crusted Salmon

prep time:: 20 min
total time:: 45 min

Makes 4-6 servings

Yet another tasty way to dress up one of our favorite kinds of fish. And really, what better way to get herbed mayo into our mouths than on a delectable bite of salmon!

ingredients

Salmon:

2 1/2 lb Salmon Fillet
1/4 C Italian Parsley (finely chopped)
1/4 C Parmesan (grated)
1 t Lemon Zest
1/4 t Salt
2 Garlic Cloves (or 3, minced)
1 1/4 C Italian Bread Crumbs
1/4 C Butter (melted)

Herbed Mayo:

1/3 C Italian Parsley
1/4 C Green Onion (2 bunches, minced)
2 T Red Wine Vinegar
1/2 t Garlic (or 1 t, minced)
1/4 t Dried Oregano
1/4 t Pepper
1/8 t Cayenne
1 C Mayo

directions

Herbed Mayo:

In a medium mixing bowl, combine all ingredients for herbed mayo. Mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Salmon:

1
Preheat oven to 400°
2
Grease large, shallow baking dish. In a medium mixing bowl, combine parsley, parmesan, lemon zest. garlic & salt. Mix well. Add bread crumbs & toss to blend. Add 3 T melted butter & mix well. Pat salmon dry and place skin-side down in baking dish. Pack bread crumb mixture on top of salmon. Cover with foil for first 5-8 minuets in the oven. Bake an additional 6-7 minutes. Plate and serve with herbed mayo.