Description

Baked Salmon with Mayo and Cheese is a simple, flavorful dish featuring a creamy mayo and Parmesan topping, baked to golden perfection. With the added zing of lemon zest, this recipe is a quick, delicious meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

2 skin-on salmon fillets

½ cup mayonnaise

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

1 tsp lemon zest

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Non-stick cooking spray (for greasing the baking pan)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and lightly grease a baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
Make the mayo mixture: In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, lemon zest, and mayonnaise. Stir until smooth.
Assemble the dish: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking pan. Spread the mayo mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
Top with cheese: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the mayonnaise-coated salmon.
Bake: Bake the salmon for 8 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork and the top is golden brown.
Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

You can substitute Parmesan with other cheeses like Asiago, Gruyère, or mozzarella, but the texture may vary.

For a non-dairy version, swap the mayonnaise for a plant-based alternative.

Feel free to add fresh or dried herbs like dill, thyme, or garlic powder to the mayo mixture.

If using frozen salmon, make sure to fully thaw it before baking for best results.

For a spicy version, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the mayo mixture.

This dish pairs perfectly with sides like roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.

If you don’t have lemon zest, you can substitute with a small amount of lemon juice, but use it sparingly to avoid affecting the mayo’s texture.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fillet
Calories: 350
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 70mg