As the new year begins, many of us are eager to improve our diets and embrace healthier habits. Prioritizing nutrient-rich, whole foods can enhance your overall well-being from the inside out. Protein, a key macronutrient, supports muscle growth and keeps you feeling full longer, making it essential to include in every meal.
Salmon stands out as an excellent protein choice, thanks to its rich nutrient profile and versatile culinary uses. Mary Berry’s oven-baked salmon recipe, topped with a luscious parmesan and parsley crust, offers a flavorful and nutrient-packed dinner that’s ready in just 15 minutes.
This simple yet delicious dish starts with seasoning salmon fillets, then spreading a creamy layer of cream cheese infused with garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. A crunchy, flavorful topping of parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley, and paprika adds the perfect finish. Once baked until the salmon is tender and opaque, it’s ready to serve, garnished with fresh parsley.
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The recipe is praised for being foolproof and speedy, making it an ideal choice for anyone seeking a tasty, healthy meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Give this Mary Berry creation a try and enjoy juicy, luscious salmon that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets
- Cream cheese
- Garlic
- Lemon zest
- Salt and pepper
- Breadcrumbs
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
- Paprika
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/Gas mark 6.
- Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and place them on a greased baking sheet or roasting tin.
- Mix cream cheese with garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Divide into six portions and spread over each fillet.
- In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan, and parsley. Season to taste, then sprinkle over the cream cheese layer. Dust with paprika.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes, until salmon is pink and opaque.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.