Crispy Panko and Herb Crusted Salmon

Ingredients

• •2 pounds salmon fillet
• •½ leek
• •½ bell pepper
• •6 cherry tomatoes
• •5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• •1½ cups panko crumbs
• •½ cup parsley
• •1 garlic clove
• •lemon zest
• •½ teaspoon salt
• •1 dash pepper

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Method

From foodista.com — read the original

1. 1In a skillet heat 2-3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
2. 2Add the chopped onions and leeks.
3. 3Saute until translucent about 4 minutes.
4. 4Add the chopped red peppers and tomatoes and continue cooking until soft.
5. 5Set aside and allow to cool before adding to the panko breadcrumb mixture.
6. 6Using a food processor, finely chop the parsley, garlic clove, and the lemon zest.
7. 7Add the panko breadcrumbs,salt and pepper, pulse to blend.
8. 8Transfer to a bowl and toss in the the onion, leek, tomato and red pepper mixture, which has been cooled. Blend in 3 tablespoons of extra virgin oil, enough to coat the bread mixture.
9. 9Place the salmon flat side down on a cookie sheet, which has been lined with parchment paper.
10. 10Spread the breadcrumb mixture on top of the fish to cover.
11. 11Bake in a preheated 375F for 25- 35 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon fillet.