Lemon Herbed Salmon

Description
Oven-baked or grilled salmon with zesty lemon and fragrant herbs. Light, refreshing, and ideal for spring and summer meals.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted and divided
- 1 (3 pound) salmon fillet
Directions
- In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, thyme, lemon peel and salt; mix well. Add 4 tablespoons 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 at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.