Sasha’s 1 amazing Hazelnut Crusted Salmon
Enjoy this simple, flavorful salmon recipe featuring a delightful, crunchy hazelnut crust. Sasha brings her intuitive touch to this dish, making it easy and fun to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup Hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- Pinch of Salt
- Pinch of Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the Dijon mustard and lemon juice together.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Brush the top of each fillet evenly with the mustard mixture.
- Place the chopped hazelnuts on a plate. Press the mustard-coated side of each salmon fillet into the nuts until well coated.
- Place the crusted salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your creation!
Notes
- Toast the hazelnuts lightly before chopping for the best flavor.
- If you do not have Dijon mustard, you can substitute with whole-grain mustard.
- This preparation works well with other nuts, like pecans or walnuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: Approximately 350
- Sugar: Less than 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Find it online: https://savorsensations.com/hazelnut-crusted-salmon-recipe/
