Almond Crusted Salmon
Salmon is my favorite seafood. It’s high in omega-3 fatty acids and high in protein. Here’s a quick and easy recipe to make. You can use different nuts like walnuts or pecans. You can use different types of fish if you would like.
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Combine the almonds, bread crumbs, brown sugar, Old Bay seasoning, and salt in a shallow pan. Place beaten egg (or egg whites) and water in another pan and the flour in another shallow pan or plate. Season fish with additional salt and pepper (optional). Bread each fish fillet by coating both sides with flour, then dip in egg mixture then coat evenly with nut mixture. Place each fillet on the baking sheet and bake until golden brown about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 326 calories, 29 grams protein, 16 grams of fat, 16 grams of CHO, 3 grams of fiber, 275 mg sodium.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 6
Ingredients*
1 cup slivered almonds, finely chopped (use food processor, it’s easier)
¼ cup plain bread crumbs
2 tbsp brown sugar
½ tsp Old Bay Seasoning
½ tsp kosher salt
1/3 cup egg whites, beaten or 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water
¼ cup flour
1 ½ pounds salmon (6 fillets)
Shopping List
slivered almonds, finely chopped (use food processor, it’s easier)
plain bread crumbs
brown sugar
½ tsp Old Bay Seasoning
large egg or egg whites
1 ½ pounds salmon (6 fillets)
*Can substitute other fish like tilapia, halibut, or whitefish. Can also substitute pecans or walnuts for almonds.
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