Almond Crusted Salmon
If you’re after an easy but impressive dinner, almond-crusted salmon is your answer. This simple recipe turns everyday salmon fillets into something worthy of a restaurant menu — golden brown on top, flaky salmon underneath, and a crunchy almond crust that’s downright irresistible. It’s a healthy salmon recipe that feels indulgent but takes barely 15 minutes in the oven. Bon appétit!
Ingredients
- 20 g ground almonds a.k.a. almond flour
- 15 g flaked almonds
- 1½ tablespoon panko breadcrumbs
- 1 heaped tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- zest of ½ lemon + 1 tablespoon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
- In a small bowl, mix the ground almonds, flaked almonds, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest and juice, garlic powder, olive oil and a good pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a piece of paper towel.
- Place the fillets on a lined or lightly oiled baking tray.
- Spread mayonnaise on the top of each fillet: this helps the crust stick, adds flavour and keeps the fish from drying out in case of overbaking.
- Press the almond crust mixture onto the mayo-coated side of the fish. Press firmly so it sticks.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness, until the fish flakes easily and the crust is golden.
Nutrition
Calories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 41gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 215mgPotassium: 938mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 77IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 3mg
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