This 25-Minute Salmon Recipe Is My New Favorite

I rarely cook meat of any kind at home unless I’m recipe testing or entertaining, but salmon is the exception. There are always fillets stashed away in my freezer. My husband loves salmon, and since it’s so quick and easy to prepare, you won’t hear me complaining.

The trick—as with all main ingredients I find myself turning to time and time again—is keeping salmon interesting. My preferred cooking method is roasting since it’s hands-off with easy clean-up. While looking for inspiration on a recent weeknight, I turned to our garlic knot chicken recipe. It ticks all the boxes in terms of ease, speed, and flavor. I quickly set to translating it into a roasted salmon dish.

The result is this 25-minute, just plain delicious garlic knot salmon recipe. It captures all of the flavors of garlic knots—it’s buttery and garlicky with crisp breadcrumbs and savory parmesan. A little fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon brighten the whole thing up. Since that fateful night, I’ve made this dish several times and it’s now in my regular rotation.

Quick Tips for Making Garlic Knot Salmon

• Defrost completely. If you’re using frozen salmon fillets, be sure to thaw them completely, preferably overnight in the fridge. Drain off any liquid and pat dry before seasoning and baking.
• Look for equally-sized fillets. This will ensure that they cook evenly so you don’t have to take a thin fillet or two out early to prevent overcooking.
• Pack on the breadcrumbs. I use a spoon to add the breadcrumbs to the top of the fillets. I follow quickly with my hand to help pack it down a bit and pick up any clumps that fell off.
• Want to remove the skin? My husband always eats it, especially when the skin has crisped in butter like in this recipe. If you’d prefer to discard the skin, simply slide a thin metal spatula in between the skin and the fillet, leaving the skin behind.