Almond Recipes:
Almond-Crusted Salmon

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 pound salmon fillet, skinned, cut in 4-ounce portions
• 2 tablespoons whole wheat bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons almonds, lightly toasted, coarsely chopped
• 2 teaspoons parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil

Steps:

• Season salmon with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Combine the bread crumbs and extra virgin olive oil. Mix just to coat. Add chopped almonds and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Spread on a plate.
• Gently press each portion of seasoned salmon into almond mixture to coat one side. Place crumb-side up on a plate.
• Heat a Teflon pan over medium heat. Add oil, then place the fish, crumb-side down, in the pan. Cook about 2 minutes or until the crumbs are golden brown. Carefully turn the fish and cook 2-4 more minutes until the fish is just cooked through. Remove from the pan.

Submitted by: Dr. Connie Guttersen, Author of The New Sonoma Diet