Sriracha Almond Crusted Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
345 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Sriracha Almond Crusted Salmon
Description
Sriracha Almond Crusted Salmon features fresh wild Alaskan salmon with a crunchy coating of coarsely crushed Sriracha-flavored almonds. After seasoning the fish lightly with salt, the fillets are brushed with whisked egg whites and pressed into the nut crust on the flesh side only, preserving the skin. The coated fillets are then seared briefly in oil to develop a golden crust and finish baking in the oven until opaque and cooked through. This method keeps the fish moist and ensures the almond coating stays crisp.
The dish is served with a tangy Sriracha yogurt sauce made from Greek yogurt blended with sriracha, white vinegar, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. This sauce adds a creamy, mildly spicy contrast to the crunchy nut crust and delicate salmon. Cooking the salmon skin-on supports the fillet’s structure and helps maintain a tender flake.
For a dairy-free or paleo alternative, the yogurt sauce can be replaced with mayonnaise. The recipe provides flexibility in cooking using a separate pan or an oven-safe skillet for searing and finishing the fish.
The almond crust and carefully controlled cooking time create a distinct texture pairing, while the sauce offers a balanced spicy and tangy note. The simplicity of ingredients and steps make this a straightforward fish entree with some flavorful complexity.
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond Brand Blue Diamond, Sriracha flavored
- 1 lb salmon skin on, wild Alaskan, fresh
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 egg white, whisked
- 2 TBSP oil plus a bit extra as needed
SRIRACHA YOGURT SAUCE:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1-2 TBSP sriracha plus extra to taste
- 1 TBSP white vinegar
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- salt a pinch
Instructions
- Preheat oven or toaster oven to 425 degrees F.
- Add almonds to a bag and crush into coarse crumbs using any tool of your choosing. I used a mason jar but a wine bottle or glass olive oil bottle also works!
- Pat salmon dry and sprinkle with 1/8 tsp of salt.
- Brush with egg white and top with crushed Sriracha almonds. Press to coat.
- Since we're searing these skin-on [it helps keep the tender easily-flaked fish together] only one side of the salmon will need a coating.
- Next place a TBSP or two of oil in a pan or skillet and bring to medium-high heat.
- Add salmon.
- Sear each side for a minute or two, adding more oil if needed, then transfer to the oven to bake.
- With a spatula, gently move the salmon to a foil lined baking sheet, skin side down, and bake for approximately 5-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets, until the center is fully cooked and opaque.
- If you're using a cast-iron or oven-safe skillet, pop that bad boy with the fish directly in the oven.
- The result is a crisp, flavorful crust on the outside with a tender flaky inside.
- Serve piping hot and devour immediately.
- FEELING SAUCY? Serve with a drizzle of Sriracha chili sauce or whip up a ramekin of Sriracha yogurt sauce by whisking together the sauce ingredients above.
Notes
- For a paleo-friendly option, use mayonnaise in place of Greek yogurt for the sauce.
- Ensure almonds are crushed coarsely to maintain texture in the crust.
- Cook salmon fillets with the skin on to help hold the fish together during searing and baking.
- Cooking time in the oven depends on salmon thickness; check for an opaque center indicating doneness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 224mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 735mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 52IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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