Almond Encrusted Salmon Recipes

Steps:

• Turn oven to 250ºF or lower, for keeping salmon warm while making sauce.
• Put flour on small plate and season with salt and pepper.
• Dredge fillets in flour and shake off all excess.
• Dip fillets in egg and then press into plate with almonds, turn over and coat other side, pressing any loose almonds onto fish.
• Pour olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon butter in a heavy pan over medium heat.
• When butter starts to bubble, gently place fish in pan.
• Sauté 3 minutes per side, then put on a plate and put in oven.
• Deglaze pan with lemon juice.
• Add remaining butter and capers, whisking gently until melted.
• Plate salmon, drizzle with sauce, garnish with sliver of lemon, and serve.

Steps:

• Mix almonds, parsley, lemon peel, about 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper on plate. Place flour on another plate. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Dredge salmon in flour, shaking off excess. Lightly brush 1 side of salmon with beaten egg. Press brushed side of salmon into almond mixture, pressing lightly so that almond and seasoning mixture stick.
• Heat 1-2 tablespoons oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add salmon to skillet, almond-coated side down, and cook until crust is brown, about 5 minutes. Turn salmon over. Sauté until salmon is cooked through and opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Transfer salmon to plates. Serve with lemon slices.

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, beat egg whites, cilantro, lemon juice, ginger and cayenne. Place almonds in another shallow bowl. Dip salmon in egg mixture, then coat with almonds., Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Steps:

• Mix breading ingredients together in large bowl. Set aside.
• *NOTE: You can crush almonds by pulsing them in a food processor or high-speed blender, or by carefully cutting almonds with a sharp knife.
• Whisk egg in a separate bowl.
• Dredge the salmon in the egg, then the breading mixture.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium heat.
• Once the pan is ready, add the salmon and let cook on one side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side.
• Serve salmon with a side of your favorite veggies. We used asparagus.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix together the almond meal, paprika, dried mustard, salt and pepper into a shallow dish and set aside. 2. Rinse salmon and pat dry with paper towels. 3. Cut the salmon into even-sized long portions. Rub each piece of salmon with olive oil. 4. Rub the salmon evenly into the almond mixture. 5. Line a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. 6. Place the salmon sticks on baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown and crisp on the outside. Tips: serve these with a Dijon mustard or Greek yogurt with a little cayenne pepper.