Crunchy Walnut-Crusted Salmon Fillets
Description
A crunchy walnut crust rounds out the delightful flavors of lemon and dill for a simply elegant salmon meal you can whip up anytime.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups California walnuts
- 3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons lemon rind, finely grated
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 3-ounce salmon fillets, skin on
- Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
PREPARATION
- Place walnuts in food processor; coarsely chop. Add breadcrumbs, lemon rind, olive oil and dill; pulse until crumbly. Mixture should stick together. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Arrange salmon fillets skin side down on parchment paper lined baking sheets. Brush tops with mustard.
- Spoon 1/3 cup of walnut crumb mixture over each fillet; gently press the crumb mixture into the surface of the fish. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
- Bake at 350°F 15 to 20 minutes, or until salmon flakes with a fork. Just before serving, sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 341 cal
- Total Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
- Sodium: 67 mg
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Total Sugars: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g