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Maple Walnut Crusted Salmon

A deliciously sweet and nutty salmon dish topped with a crunchy maple walnut crust, perfect for a healthy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon skin-on or skinless
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
For the Crust
  • 1 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup pure
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried

Method
 

Prepare the Salmon
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
Make the Crust
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped walnuts, panko breadcrumbs, maple syrup, olive oil, dijon mustard, garlic powder, and thyme.
  2. Mix until well combined and the mixture is sticky.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Spread the walnut mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
  2. Serve with your choice of sides, such as steamed vegetables or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the salmon in a mixture of maple syrup and soy sauce for 30 minutes before applying the crust.

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