Crunchy Walnut Crusted Salmon Filets

A crunchy walnut crust rounds out the delightful flavors of lemon and dill for a simply elegant salmon meal you can whip up anytime.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 388 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 pinch Salt and pepper
• 3 cups California walnuts
• 6 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
• 6 tablespoons lemon rind, finely grated
• 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 12 (3 ounce) salmon filets, skin on
• 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place walnuts in food processor; coarsely chop. Add bread crumbs, lemon rind, olive oil and dill; pulse until crumbly. Mixture should stick together. Season; set aside.

Step 2

Arrange salmon fillets skin side down on parchment paper lined baking sheets. Brush tops with mustard.

Step 3

Spoon 1/3 cup of walnut crumb mixture over each fillet; gently press the crumb mixture into the surface of the fish. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees F 15 to 20 minutes, or until salmon flakes with a fork. Just before serving, sprinkle each with 1 tsp lemon juice.