Almond Crusted Salmon with Honey Garlic Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
524 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Almond Crusted Salmon with Honey Garlic Sauce
Description
Almond Crusted Salmon with Honey Garlic Sauce combines the rich, flaky texture of salmon with a toasted crust made from finely chopped or ground roasted almonds and sesame seeds. After brushing salmon fillets with olive oil, they are pressed into the nut and seed mixture, then pan-cooked to create a crisp crust. The cooking method uses moderate heat to avoid burning the coating while ensuring doneness.
The honey garlic sauce, made from honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic, is poured over the cooked fish, providing a shiny glaze that balances sweetness and umami. Garnishing with green onions and sesame seeds adds freshness and visual appeal.
This preparation offers a harmonious contrast between the crunchy coating and moist salmon interior, suitable for serving alongside simple sides like steamed vegetables or rice.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds salmon , cut into 4 fillets
- 3/4 cup almonds finely chopped or coarsely ground in the food processor, roasted, salted
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil , divided use
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
- green onions optional garnish, sliced green onions
- sesame seeds optional garnish, sliced green onions
Instructions
- For the sauce: mix together the honey, soy sauce and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- For the salmon: Mix together the almonds and sesame seeds and pour onto a plate.
- Brush one of the tablespoons of olive oil evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Press the top of each salmon fillet into the almond mixture. Season the top of each fillet with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Place each salmon fillet, crust side down, into the pan and cook for 5 minutes, checking occasionally to make sure the crust isn't burning. Flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes or until salmon is at desired level of doneness. The length of time it takes to cook will depend in part on the thickness of the fillet.
- After the salmon is cooked through, transfer it to a serving platter and pour the reserved honey garlic sauce over the top. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 524kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 567mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 946mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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