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Walnut Crusted Salmon ~ only 6 ingredients and less than 30 minutes stand between you and this delicious healthy meal! Salmon with a sweet, spicy, crunchy topping that you'll want to make again and again.

Walnut Crusted Salmon

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 1 -2 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Roasted
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 salmon fillets
  • Freshly ground salt, pepper and your favorite salt-free seasoning blend (I used Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute)
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 Tablespoon spicy brown mustard (or dijon)
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled & chopped
  • A pinch of cayenne (or to taste)
  • 24 Tablespoons chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a small baking sheet with a silicon baking mat or spray with cooking spray.
  2. Season both sides of the salmon fillet(s) with salt, pepper and the seasoning blend. Set on the prepared pan.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together the honey, mustard, garlic and cayenne. Use a spoon to drizzle and spread the honey mustard mixture over the top of the seasoned salmon. Sprinkle liberally with chopped walnuts.
  4. Bake at 350 F. for 5 – 20 minutes (depending on the thickness of the salmon fillet) or just until the salmon flakes when you test it with a fork.
  5. Use a spatula to move the salmon to your plate and enjoy!

Notes

RECIPE SOURCE: http://www.sumptuousspoonfuls.com/

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Keywords: Salmon, Walnuts, Gluten free, Heart healthy