⏱ 30 min total

Lemon and Parmesan Crusted Salmon

Name: Lemon and Parmesan Crusted Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ spray , about 1/3 second Cooking spray; 5 oz Atlantic salmon; ½ tbsp Butter; ¼ dash Salt; 3 tbsp Breadcrumbs; 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese; ½ tbsp chopped Scallions; ½ tsp Lemon zest; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp, leaves Thyme

Per 1 serving · 178 g · 9 ingredients

Calories

450

23%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
34g
30% of calories
Carbs
15g
14% of calories
Fat
27g
56% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Lemon and Parmesan Crusted Salmon (178 g) has 450 calories, with 34 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrates and 27 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (56% of calories). It is high in protein (67% DV), Vitamin E (35% DV) and thiamine (40% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 45% and 32% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

252cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

7.5g

Net carbs

14g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein67%
Vitamin E35%
Thiamine40%
Riboflavin (B2)25%
Niacin85%
Vitamin B671%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Folate (B9)15%
Calcium12%
Potassium12%
Magnesium12%
Copper14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat45%
Cholesterol32%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a shallow baking pan with cooking spray.
2
Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and place it skin-side down in the pan. Brush with half of the melted butter and sprinkle with salt.
3
In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, scallions, lemon zest, and thyme.
4
Stir in the remaining melted butter and press the mixture evenly over the salmon.
5
Bake uncovered for 15 to 25 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
6
Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (178 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	62 μg	7%
Vitamin C	6 mg	7%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	5 mg	35%
Vitamin K	10 μg	8%
Thiamine	0.5 mg	40%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	25%
Niacin	14 mg	85%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	71%
Folate (B9)	61 μg	15%
Vitamin B12	5 μg	198%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	46%
Choline	117 mg	21%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	118 mg	12%
Iron	2 mg	20%
Potassium	572 mg	12%
Magnesium	50 mg	12%
Phosphorus	413 mg	59%
Zinc	1 mg	9%
Copper	0.1 mg	14%
Manganese	0.2 mg	9%
Selenium	40 μg	73%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.2 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	34 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.4 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	2 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	1 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	1 g	—
Fluoride	0.2 μg	—
Fructose	0.5 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.4 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.1 g	—
Isoleucine	2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	3 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0.4 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	8 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	6 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	59 μg	—
Serine	2 g	—
Starch	12 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	4 g	—
Total omega 6	0.3 g	—
Tryptophan	0.4 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 450 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

85min
Walking (3.5 mph)
54min
Cycling (moderate)
37min
Running (6 mph)
63min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Lemon and Parmesan Crusted Salmon?

One serving of Lemon and Parmesan Crusted Salmon (1 serving) has 450 calories, which works out to 252 calories per 100 g. That is about 23% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Lemon and Parmesan Crusted Salmon high in protein?

Yes. It has 34 g of protein per serving, and 30% of its calories come from protein (7.5 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Lemon and Parmesan Crusted Salmon keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 14 g of net carbs and 14% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Lemon and Parmesan Crusted Salmon?

357 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Lemon and Parmesan Crusted Salmon?

1.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (178 g)

Calories450

% Daily Value*

Total fat 27g	35%
Saturated fat 9.1g	45%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 97mg	32%
Sodium 357mg	16%
Total carbohydrate 15g	6%
Dietary fiber 1g	4%
Total sugars 1.4g
Protein 34g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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