Lemon- and Parmesan-Crusted Salmon

 

1

salmon fillet, 1 1/4 pounds

2

tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

1/4

teaspoon salt

3/4

cup fresh white bread crumbs, 1 slice

1/4

cup grated Parmesan cheese

2

tablespoons thinly sliced green onions

2

teaspoons grated lemon peel

1/4

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

• 1 Heat oven to 375ºF. Spray shallow baking pan with cooking spray. Pat salmon dry with paper towel. Place salmon, skin side down, in pan; brush with 1 tablespoon of the butter. Sprinkle with salt.
• 2 Mix bread crumbs, cheese, onions, lemon peel and thyme in small bowl. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Press bread crumb mixture evenly on salmon.
• 3 Bake uncovered 15 to 25 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork. Serve immediately.