Baked Salmon with Basil and Lemon Thyme Crust

Salmon fillets are topped with a mouthwatering basil and lemon thyme crust and baked in a Panasonic CIO to make this elegant main dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 18 mins
• Total Time: 33 mins
• Calories: 449 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.33333334326744 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.33333334326744 cup chopped fresh basil
• 0.25 cup olive oil, divided
• 1.3333333730698 pounds salmon fillet

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rub 1/2 teaspoon olive oil over the salmon and season lightly with salt and pepper. Transfer salmon to the center of the grill pan.

Step 2

Place asparagus in a bowl. Drizzle 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil over asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Mix well and arrange around salmon.

Step 3

Place garlic cloves in a food processor or blender; process until crushed. Add Parmesan cheese, basil, lemon juice, lemon thyme, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; blend well. Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil and bread crumbs; pulse until well mixed.

Step 4

Top salmon with herb mixture, forming a crust.

Step 5

Set Panasonic Countertop Induction Oven to "Auto Cook". Select Fish with Vegetables setting. Place the grill pan in the oven and cook until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender, about 18 minutes.