LEMON AND PARMESAN CRUSTED SALMON

(serves 4)

2 Slices bread, made into breadcrumbs

zest of 1 lemon, finely chopped

Herbs of choice, e.g. parsley, lemon thyme, garlic chives, chopped

1 small white onion, or spring onion, chopped

1/4 cup grated parmesan or extra tasty cheese

1 Tablespoon almonds, chopped (optional)

4  Atlantic salmon fillets

1. Heat oven to 200C. Line shallow baking pan with baking paper, or grease pan well.
2. Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onions, lemon peel and herbs in small bowl, or process in food processor.  Press bread crumb mixture evenly on salmon fillets. 
3. Place salmon skin side down into baking pan.
4. Bake uncovered 15 to 25 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork, and topping is golden brown and crunchy. 
5. Serve immediately with garden salad and mashed potatoes, or other accompaniments of choice.