Parsley and Walnut-Crusted Salmon

Fresh salmon is slathered with a parsley, lemon, and walnut topping before it's baked to flaky perfection in this easy dinner recipe.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 261 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• ⅓ cup walnut pieces
• 1 ½ pounds salmon fillets, cut into 4-ounce portions
• 1 cup chopped packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 3 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange salmon in the dish.

Step 2

Process parsley, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a food processor until evenly chopped. Add 1/3 cup walnut pieces; process until combined and walnuts are still a bit chunky. Spread onto salmon.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with chopped walnuts and serve with lemon wedges.