Parmesan Crusted Salmon with Lemon Couscous
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Parmesan Crusted Salmon with Lemon Couscous. This dish features tender, flaky salmon topped with a golden, crispy Parmesan crust, served alongside fluffy couscous infused with zesty lemon. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups couscous
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, lemon zest, minced garlic, and melted butter until well combined.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper and place on the baking sheet. Generously coat each fillet with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
- While salmon bakes, bring water to a boil in a pot. Add couscous and cook according to package instructions (about 5 minutes).
- Fluff cooked couscous with a fork; mix in lemon juice, chopped parsley, and salt to taste.
- Serve crispy salmon over lemon couscous.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing herbs or roasted vegetables into the couscous. Substitute couscous with quinoa or rice for a different texture.