Best 7 Almond Encrusted Salmon Recipes

ALMOND CRUSTED SALMON WITH HONEY GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sauce: mix together the honey, soy sauce and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
• For the salmon: Mix together the almonds and sesame seeds and pour onto a plate.
• Brush one of the tablespoons of olive oil evenly over the salmon fillets.
• Press the top of each salmon fillet into the almond mixture. Season the top of each fillet with salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
• Place each salmon fillet, crust side down, into the pan and cook for 5 minutes, checking occasionally to make sure the crust isn't burning. Flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes or until salmon is at desired level of doneness. The length of time it takes to cook will depend in part on the thickness of the fillet.
• After the salmon is cooked through, transfer it to a serving platter and pour the reserved honey garlic sauce over the top. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

PARMESAN AND ALMOND CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare shallow baking dish that can accommodate both fillets without overlapping by lightly spraying with cooking spray.
• Rinse salmon and pat dry with a paper towel. Place salmon fillets skin side down in baking dish.
• In a small bowl, melt butter in microwave. Add almonds, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well until the almonds and cheese are well coated with the melted butter. Top each salmon portion with the topping mixture, using half for each, pressing lightly to adhere.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the crust has turned light golden brown and salmon is cooked. Internal temperature of salmon should be 145°F. Cooking time depends greatly on the thickness of your salmon fillets.
• Serve immediately.

ALMOND-CRUSTED PARMESAN SALMON RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Mix breading ingredients together in large bowl. Set aside.
• *NOTE: You can crush almonds by pulsing them in a food processor or high-speed blender, or by carefully cutting almonds with a sharp knife.
• Whisk egg in a separate bowl.
• Dredge the salmon in the egg, then the breading mixture.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium heat.
• Once the pan is ready, add the salmon and let cook on one side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side.
• Serve salmon with a side of your favorite veggies. We used asparagus.
• Enjoy!

ALMOND CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• Mix almonds, parsley, lemon peel, about 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper on plate. Place flour on another plate. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Dredge salmon in flour, shaking off excess. Lightly brush 1 side of salmon with beaten egg. Press brushed side of salmon into almond mixture, pressing lightly so that almond and seasoning mixture stick.
• Heat 1-2 tablespoons oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add salmon to skillet, almond-coated side down, and cook until crust is brown, about 5 minutes. Turn salmon over. Sauté until salmon is cooked through and opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Transfer salmon to plates. Serve with lemon slices.

ALMOND-CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, beat egg whites, cilantro, lemon juice, ginger and cayenne. Place almonds in another shallow bowl. Dip salmon in egg mixture, then coat with almonds., Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

PANKO-CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• In a small bowl, mix together the panko, parsley, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle with the olive oil and stir until the crumbs are evenly coated. Set aside.
• Place the salmon fillets, skin side down, on a board. Generously brush the top of the fillets with mustard and then sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Press the panko mixture thickly on top of the mustard on each salmon fillet. The mustard will help the panko adhere.
• Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or large heavy, ovenproof pan. When the oil is very hot, add the salmon fillets, skin side down, and sear for 3 to 4 minutes, without turning, to brown the skin.
• Transfer the pan to the hot oven for 5 to 7 minutes until the salmon is almost cooked and the panko is browned. Remove from the oven, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve the salmon hot or at room temperature with lemon wedges.

ALMOND ENCRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• 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.