Cast Iron Skillet Salmon
This Cast Iron Skillet Salmon is the perfect heart healthy dinner recipe featuring tender salmon topped with crunchy panko breadcrumbs and herbs.
Servings 2 servings
Ingredients
Panko Crust Topping
- 1/2 cup panko style breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
For The Salmon
- 6-8 oz salmon fillet
- 1-2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3-4 lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- Place the panko, garlic, basil, and parsley in a small bowl
- Add 1 tbsp olive oil and mix until well combined, season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside
- Place the salmon (skin/bottom side down) on a cutting board or piece of parchment paper.
- Spread dijon mustard all over top side of salmon
- Add lemon zest directly on top of mustard
- Press panko mixture directly on top of mustard layer and press slightly so it sticks to the mustard
- In a large skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium-high heat
- Place salmon (mustard/panko side up) in skillet and let sear for 4-5 minutes without moving
- Top salmon with lemon slices and move entire skillet to oven to bake
- Cook for additional 6 minutes, until salmon cooked thru and panko crust is golden brown
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Inspired by this Panko Crusted Salmon Recipe by The Barefoot Contessa