Recipe:

Almond Crusted Salmon with Caramelized Onions and Basil

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Serves 4

Almond meal, which is made from ground blanched almonds, forms the nutty crust on this baked salmon, topped with slowly caramelized sweet onions and fresh basil. Serve this dish as a main course along with roasted or mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables and a green salad.

Ingredients

1/2 tablespoon butter
1/2 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup basil leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 to 1 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 cup almond meal
4 teaspoons honey mustard or sweet prepared mustard
4 (4- to 6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin removed
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

Method

Heat butter and 1/2 tablespoon of the oil together in a large skillet over low heat. Add Vidalia onions, basil, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and slightly caramelized, 30 to 45 minutes. Stir in lime juice and keep warm.

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375ºF. Grease the bottom of a baking dish with remaining 1 teaspoon oil; set aside. Put almond meal on a large plate; set aside.

Season salmon with salt and pepper. Spread 1 teaspoon of the honey mustard over the top of each salmon fillet then gently roll each in the almond meal, pressing to make sure it sticks. Arrange salmon in prepared baking dish in a single layer and bake until salmon is done to your liking, 15 to 25 minutes.

Transfer salmon to plates, top with caramelized onions, garnish with green onions and serve.

Nutrition

Per serving (about 7oz/204g-wt.): 380 calories (200 from fat), 22g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 95mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 10g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 36g protein

Tags: American

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