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Overhead view of almond and parmesan crusted salmon on a plate with lemon slices and asparaugs.
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Parmesan Almond Crusted Salmon

You'll love the crispy "breading" on this almond crusted salmon! The Parmesan almond combination is so crunchy and delicious, and the recipe is super easy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 2
Author: Rachel Gurk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets , 5 to 8 ounces each (skin on or skin off)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup crushed sliced or slivered almonds (unsalted)
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Choose a shallow baking dish that can accommodate both fillets without overlapping; lightly spray with cooking spray. 
  • Pat salmon dry with a paper towel. Place salmon fillets skin side down in baking dish.
    2 salmon fillets , 5 to 8 ounces each
  • In a small bowl, melt butter in microwave. Add almonds, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well until the almonds and cheese are well coated with the melted butter.
    2 tablespoons butter, ½ cup crushed sliced or slivered almonds, ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Top each salmon portion with the topping mixture, using half for each, pressing it down lightly to adhere.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the crust is light golden brown and salmon is cooked. Internal temperature of salmon should be 145°F. Cooking time depends on the thickness of your salmon fillets.
  • Serve immediately.

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Notes

  • Adjust yield: This recipe can easily be halved for one serving, or doubled for four servings.
  • Use a different kind of nut. If desired, pistachios, pecans, or walnuts can be substituted for the almonds. Avoid roasted and salted nuts.
  • Seasoning adjustments: You can adjust the seasoning to your liking. Keep in mind that Parmesan cheese can be quite salty. Increase garlic powder or leave it out. Try another seasoning of your choice. I like to mix finely chopped chives or dill into the topping. 

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounce fillet with topping | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 546IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 363mg | Iron: 1mg

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