Recipe: Walnut-rosemary crusted salmon

Elevate your weekly menu with our mouthwatering walnut-rosemary crusted salmon! Pair this protein with roasted broccoli or quinoa for a complete dish.

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• ½ teaspoon honey
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 3 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 (1-pound) skinless salmon fillet, fresh or frozen
• Olive oil cooking spray
• Chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine mustard, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, rosemary, honey, salt and crushed red pepper in a small bowl. Combine panko, walnuts and oil in another small bowl.

Place salmon on the prepared baking sheet. Spread the mustard mixture over the fish and sprinkle with the panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Lightly coat with cooking spray.

Bake until the fish flakes with a fork, about 8 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness.

Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

222 calories, 12g fat, 256mg sodium, 4g carbohydrates, 24g protein, 1g sugar

Adapted from: EatingWell

Reviewed by PeaceHealth dietitians and nutritionists.