Baked Salmon with Cranberry Thyme Crust
Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce salmon filets
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped (or 2 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease a baking sheet or large casserole dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Pat salmon dry with a paper towel, then Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon skin side down on baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine panko bread crumbs, chopped cranberries, diced green onions, melted butter, thyme, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir with a fork until well combined and bread crumbs are moistened.
- Divide the bread crumb mixture equally and spoon onto the flesh side of the salmon. Spread and press the mixture onto the salmon, covering the entire surface area.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until the topping is golden.
Serving: 1, Calories: 151kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 23mg, Sodium: 297mg, Potassium: 75mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 492IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 43mg, Iron: 1mg
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