Lemon-Butter Salmon

Salmon fillets topped with a lemon-butter breading cook up quickly under the broiler, making this recipe perfect for a busy weeknight.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 330 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 medium lemon
• 3 (4 ounce) salmon fillets
• 0.25 cup salted butter, melted
• 0.25 cup bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine bread crumbs, melted butter, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl; stir until well blended.

Step 2

Cut lemon in half. Squeeze one half into the butter mixture. Cut the other half into 3 slices and set aside.

Step 3

Place each salmon fillet on a piece of aluminum foil and fold up the sides. Brush olive oil onto fillets, then pour butter mixture over top and place a slice of lemon on each one.

Step 4

Broil on the top rack in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 5

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.