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
Recipe
1. Heat oven to 375?F. 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.
Makes 4 servings
How to Crust Salmon: Pat salmon dry with paper towel. Press bread crumb mixture evenly on salmon.
Success Hint: A bread with a medium texture instead of a soft texture works best for this recipe so the topping bakes up crunchy. It's also best to serve the fish as soon as it comes out of the oven