Category: Fish

Dijon mustard gives the topping a nice kick and balances the richness of the salmon fillets. Lemon juice in the spinach salad offers another bright note.
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Ingredients

Serves 4

* 3 slices white sandwich bread
* 1 cup fresh parsley
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* Coarse salt and ground pepper
* 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
* 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
* 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* 5 ounces baby spinach
* 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside. In a food processor, combine bread, parsley, and 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Pulse until coarse crumbs form.
2. Place salmon on prepared sheet; season with salt and pepper. Spread top of fillets with Dijon; top with crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Roast until salmon is opaque throughout, 11 to 13 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine lemon juice and remaining oil; season with salt and pepper. Add spinach and onion; toss to combine. Serve salmon with spinach salad.

I am not sure where I found this recipe but, it is tasty and easy to make. I did not have regular breadcrumbs so I used the italian style panko for this recipe.
Crumb Topped Salmon
Total Time: 45 min
Makes: 8 servings
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups bread crumbs
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped parsley
6 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 Tablespoon thyme
2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp. salt
6 Tablespoons melted butter, divided
1 salmon fillet (3 to 4 pounds)
Preparation:
In a bowl combine bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, cheese, thyme, lemon peel and salt. Mix well. Add 4 tablespoon melted butter and toss lightly to coat, set aside.
Pat salmon dry. Place skin side down in a greased baking dish. Brush with remaining butter, cover with crumb mixture. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until flakes easily with a fork.