Parmesan Herb Crust Baked Salmon

Thanks to Christine for sharing this recipe this week.  It is a winner, so delicious and so easy.  She served it with fresh green beans, I chose fresh asparagus, grilled.

1 salmon filet, about 1 pounds, left whole

Parmesan Herb Crust:

3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 shredded Parmesan cheese (NOT GRATED)  

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

Place salmon, skin side down, onto lined baking sheet.  Cover salmon with another piece of parchment paper.  Bake salmon for 10 minutes.  Remove from oven and remove top piece of parchment paper.

Top with garlic, Parmesan and parsley mixture.  Return to oven uncovered and allow to bake until registers 135 degrees F when checked with an internal thermometer probe.  The Parmesan cheese should have melted and lightly browned.  

Allow to rest 5 minutes and serve.