Panko Crusted Salmon with Basil Sauce

By á-6416

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 1 1/2
• lb salmon fillet (1 inch thick)
• 2 2
• tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
• 1/2 1/2
• cup Progresso® Italian style panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 1/4
• cup shredded Italian cheese blend (2 oz)
• 1 1
• can (18 oz) Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ creamy Parmesan basil cooking sauce, heated

Preparation

Step 1

1 Heat oven to 375°F. Spray shallow baking pan with cooking spray. Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Place salmon, skin side down, in pan. Brush with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter.
2 In small bowl, mix bread crumbs, cheese and remaining melted butter. Lightly press bread crumb mixture evenly on salmon.
3 Bake uncovered 15 to 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Serve heated cooking sauce over fish. Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves.