Nut Crusted Salmon

This nutrient dense, delicious recipe is also good brain food.

Salmon is rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids that

• help build brain cells
• fight inflammation in the brain and
• increase production of brain growth hormones that give your brain the ability to grow and change

Nuts have a mix of protein, healthy fats and slow-burning carbohydrates. They’re also rich in fiber, zinc, iron and essential vitamins.

You can add veggies tossed with olive oil, sea salt and minced garlic to roast with the salmon. Some of my favorites are:

• asparagus
• green beans
• broccoli

Leftovers make a filling second meal.

• Toss roasted salmon and veggies with greens, add rainbow vegges (carrots, bell peppers, tomatoes, etc)
• Add to a grain bowl, mix in additional veggies and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette or pesto
• Make a wrap with pesto and greens

Nut Crusted Salmon

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Servings

4 servings

Servings 4 servings

Nut Crusted Salmon Print Recipe CourseFish and Shrimp Servings 4 servings Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 lb salmon fillet
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup nuts, chopped can use walnut, pecan, almond, pistachio
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Adjust servings: servings

Units:MetricUS Imperial

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush a baking pans with olive oil. Place salmon in center of pan of pan. Dust with salt and pepper
2. In a small bowl mix Dijon, honey (and red pepper if using it). Brush evenly over top of salmon.
3. With a spoon carefully spread chopped nuts over salmon, gently pressing to stick.
4. Please in center of oven and bake 15 minutes or until center is barely cooked through. It will continue to cook a couple of minutes after removing it from the oven. Let it rest 5 minutes before serving.

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