This Potato Chip Crusted Sockeye Salmon is a fun, crispy, and irresistibly flavorful twist on a classic salmon bake. Wild sockeye fillets are brushed with a thin layer of mayonnaise to keep them moist, then topped with crushed salt & vinegar potato chips for a tangy crunch that turns golden in the oven. With just a handful of ingredients and a quick cook time, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort—perfect for busy weeknights or a playful weekend dinner. Finished with fresh chives and a squeeze of lemon, it’s simple, bold, and seriously delicious.
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Potato Chip Crusted Sockeye Salmon
Crispy, tangy, potato chip–crusted sockeye salmon baked to perfection—simple, fun, and packed with big flavor.
Servings: 4
- Cook Time: 8 mins
Ingredients
- 1 pound Sockeye Salmon, cut into 4 fillets
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 cups salt & vinegar potato chips (or flavor of choice), roughly crushed
- Chopped chives and lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Place the fillets on a greased baking sheet. Season each with salt and pepper.
- Spread 1/2 tablespoon of mayonnaise evenly on top of each fillet. Place a handful of crushed potato chips on top of the mayonnaise, pressing down gently to adhere the chips to the fillet.
- Roast the salmon until the chips are lightly browned and the salmon is cooked medium-rare to medium, about 6-8 minutes. Garnish the salmon with chopped chives and serve with lemon wedges on the side.