5 from 93 votes
Almond Crusted Salmon
Almond Crusted Salmon features salmon fillets topped with a sticky blend of Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon, then coated with coarsely chopped almonds. Baking produces a golden, textured crust over tender, moist fish with bright citrus notes, combining nutty crunch with rich flavor in an easy oven dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
367 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 salmon 5 to 6 oz per fillet, fillets
- ½ cup almonds raw
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- lemon zest of 1
- ¼ lemon juiced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F. Bring the salmon out of the fridge and pat them dry with a paper towel if there is moisture. Let the salmon sit out to bring to room temperature while you prepare the topping.
- Roughly chop your almonds with a knife or use a food processor and run it through until you get coarsely chopped pieces. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix together the Dijon mustard, honey, lemon zest, the juice from a quarter of a lemon. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the salmon in a lined baking dish (or sheet) and spoon the Dijon mixture over each fillet and spread it evenly on top.
- Spoon the chopped almonds over the Dijon mixture into an even layer and gently press it into the salmon, so it sticks.
- Bake the salmon for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets. The thickest part of the fish should be at least 145°F (62°C).
- Allow the salmon to rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
367kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
0.003g
(0%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
158mg
(7%)
Potassium
987mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
75IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 987mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.