Almond Crusted Salmon
Seafood
- 6
SERVES
- 10 min
PREP TIME
- 15 min
COOK TIME
Submitted by Barbara Day, M.S., R.D.
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)
Directions
My favorite seafood is salmon. It’s high in protein, low in fat but high in omega-3 fatty acids. You can bake this dish or put it on the grill. You can use almonds or pecans or walnuts to make the crust.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 326 calories, 29 grams protein, 16 grams of fat, 16 grams of CHO, 3 grams of fiber, 275 mg sodium.
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.
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 for walnuts.
