Almond Crusted Salmon
Almond-crusted salmon is the perfect protein-packed main to pair with your vegetables! Using almonds, honey, mustard, and more makes this a flavorful salmon recipe that is perfect for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
4-6 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each, thawed if frozen
1/3 cup roasted, unsalted almonds, finely chopped (see Notes 1)
2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (preferably stone-ground)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the almonds, honey, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, oil, pepper flakes, and parsley, and mix evenly. Set aside.
On a clean cutting board, pat dry the salmon with a paper towel. Spoon the almond coating evenly on one side of each salmon fillet and transfer the salmon to the baking sheet (coating side facing up). Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the salmon is 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Serve with your favorite vegetables and starch for a tasty, balanced meal!
Notes
- Almonds can be finely chopped by hand or using a food processor (or a high-powered blender).
- If you are running low on marinade for the salmon (depending on how heavily you coat it), you can thin it out with a little bit more of the oil and a small amount of lemon juice.
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