Crispy Potato-Crusted Salmon
This potato-crusted salmon is a cozy oven-baked dinner where thin slices of potato turn golden and crisp right on top of the fish. The salmon cooks underneath, staying tender and flaky while the potatoes roast into a lightly crispy layer. A little olive oil, garlic, and simple seasoning bring everything together.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 3
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 34g
Ingredients
- 3 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 medium potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Turn the oven on and heat it to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking tray.
- 3
Wash the 2 potatoes and slice them into very thin round slices.
- 4
In a bowl, add the potato slices, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and thyme. Mix everything so the potatoes are lightly coated.
- 5
Place the salmon fillets on the baking tray.
- 6
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over the salmon
- 7
Sprinkle a little salt, pepper, and paprika over the salmon.
- 8
Lay the potato slices on top of each salmon fillet, slightly overlapping them like small scales.
- 9
Press the potatoes down gently so they stick to the fish.
- 10
Place the tray in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until the salmon is cooked and the potatoes turn golden.
- 11
If you want the potatoes extra crispy, switch the oven to broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- 12
Remove the salmon from the oven and drizzle a little lemon juice on top if you like.
- 13
Sprinkle chopped parsley over the fish and serve warm.
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