Almond Encrusted Salmon
Inspired by a couple of recipes, and a desire for Almond Encrusted Salmon... served this with steamed cauliflower and tiny peas.
READY IN: 30mins
SERVES: 2
YIELD: 2 Salmon Fillets
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2tablespoons flour
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1
- 2 -6ounces salmon fillets
- 1egg white (beaten, placed in shallow bowl)
- 1⁄2cup almonds (slivered, placed on small plate)
- 1tablespoon olive oil
- 1
- 3
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DIRECTIONS
- Turn oven to 250ºF or lower, for keeping salmon warm while making sauce.
- Put flour on small plate and season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge fillets in flour and shake off all excess.
- Dip fillets in egg and then press into plate with almonds, turn over and coat other side, pressing any loose almonds onto fish.
- Pour olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon butter in a heavy pan over medium heat.
- When butter starts to bubble, gently place fish in pan.
- Sauté 3 minutes per side, then put on a plate and put in oven.
- Deglaze pan with lemon juice.
- Add remaining butter and capers, whisking gently until melted.
- Plate salmon, drizzle with sauce, garnish with sliver of lemon, and serve.
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