Description
This almond crusted salmon recipe is not only delicious, but full of essential omega-3 fats and vitamin D! Try this healthy recipe today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small, wild-caught Alaskan salmon fillets
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 4 cups spinach
- Lemon juice for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the almond flour, parsley, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Blend until all is well-combined.
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Dredge the salmon on both sides through the almond mixture.
- Fry salmon in the oil for 5 minutes on each side or until cooked throughout.
- Serve over bed of fresh greens, and top with fresh lemon juice.
Notes
- For a crispy crust, make sure the salmon fillets are patted dry before dredging them in the almond mixture.
- You can also bake the salmon instead of pan-frying it. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) ,and bake the salmon fillets for 12–15 minutes or until cooked through.
- Garnish your almond crusted salmon with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet
- Calories: 555
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 662mg
- Fat: 19.6g
- Saturated Fat: 8.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.8g
- Carbohydrates: 25.8g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Protein: 69.7g
- Cholesterol: 167mg