Parmesan and Nut Crusted Salmon

Name: Parmesan and Nut Crusted Salmon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 salmon fillets'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '60ml mayonnaise'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp mustard'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 cloves garlic, minced'}; {'group': 'Crust', 'item': '60g walnuts'}; {'group': 'Crust', 'item': '60g pecans'}; {'group': 'Crust', 'item': '60g freshly grated Parmesan cheese'}; {'group': 'Crust', 'item': '2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste'}; {'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'Lemon wedges'}

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Discover the deliciously crispy Parmesan and Nut Crusted Salmon, a quick and easy recipe perfect for weeknight dinners. Ready in just 10-15 minutes, this dish is sure to impress!

1194 kcal /serving 10-15 mins Serves 4 Medium American

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 salmon fillets'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '60ml mayonnaise'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp mustard'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 cloves garlic, minced'}
{'group': 'Crust', 'item': '60g walnuts'}
{'group': 'Crust', 'item': '60g pecans'}
{'group': 'Crust', 'item': '60g freshly grated Parmesan cheese'}
{'group': 'Crust', 'item': '2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste'}
{'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'Lemon wedges'}

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F (220°C)) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange the salmon fillets on the sheet.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, garlic, and salt.
In a resealable bag, crush walnuts and pecans into small pieces, then mix with Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Cooking

Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
Brush each fillet generously with the mayonnaise mixture.
Press the nut and cheese mixture onto the top of each fillet, ensuring an even coating.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and the crust is golden.

Plating & Serving

Serve the salmon fillets hot, garnished with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.

Notes

For an extra touch of luxury, add a few tablespoons of grated black truffle to the mayonnaise mixture if desired.

Suggested Sides

steamed asparagus roasted potatoes

Nutrition per Serving

1194 Calories

90.3g Protein 77% DV

6.0g Carbs 2% DV

89.0g Fat 114% DV

2.9g Fiber 8% DV

1.2g Sugars

728mg Sodium 49% DV

234mg Cholesterol 66% DV

Diet Type	Low Carb
Health Labels	Sugar Conscious Keto Friendly Pescatarian Specific Carbs Gluten Free Wheat Free Peanut Free Soy Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free