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Sriracha Almond Crusted Salmon
This tasty Sriracha Almond Crusted Salmon recipe is quick, easy, and loaded with nutrients! You're gonna love this healthy protein-packed dish!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 345 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- ½ cup Blue Diamond Sriracha Almonds
- 1 lb fresh Wild Alaskan Salmon (skin on)
- 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
- a pinch of salt
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.
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Notes
- For a paleo-friendly sauce, replace yogurt with mayo.
- Nutrition Facts below are an estimate calculated via an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
345kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
224mg
(9%)
Potassium
735mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
52IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345
% 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.