Best 8 Walnut Crusted Ginger Salmon Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with ourWalnut-Crusted Ginger Salmon, a dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its symphony of flavors. This delectable entrée features succulent salmon fillets enveloped in a crispy walnut crust, infused with the vibrant zest of ginger. Accompanied by a refreshing Asian slaw and a creamy avocado sauce, this dish offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will leave you craving for more.

In addition, this article presents a collection of equally enticing recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Treat yourself to the classic elegance of Beef Wellington, where tenderloin is encased in a flaky puff pastry, or indulge in the comforting warmth of Chicken and Dumplings, a hearty dish that epitomizes homey goodness. For a taste of the Mediterranean, explore the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean Orzo Salad, a delightful combination of fresh vegetables, herbs, and tangy dressing. And if you're craving something sweet, satisfy your cravings with our selection of delectable desserts, including the indulgent Chocolate Lava Cakes and the timeless joy of Apple Crumble.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

WALNUT-CRUSTED SALMON



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Whenever I can get salmon for a good price, I always turn to this simple and delicious recipe. It's good served with mashed potatoes and fresh green beans, too. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 teaspoons honey
2 slices whole wheat bread, torn into pieces
3 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place salmon on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Mix mustard and honey; brush over salmon. Place bread in a food processor; pulse until coarse crumbs form. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in walnuts, oil and thyme; press onto salmon., Bake 12-15 minutes or until topping is lightly browned and fish just begins to flake easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WALNUT AND OAT-CRUSTED SALMON



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I think this recipe gives you the most omega-3 fatty acid bang for your buck! -Cristen Dutcher, Marietta, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each), skin removed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons quick-cooking oats, crushed
3 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place salmon on a baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine remaining ingredients; press onto salmon. Bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 37g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic exchanges

CRUNCHY WALNUT CRUSTED SALMON FILETS



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

Provided by California Walnuts

Categories     Baked Salmon

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups California walnuts
6 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
6 tablespoons lemon rind, finely grated
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 pinch Salt and pepper
12 (3 ounce) salmon filets, skin on
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
¼ cup fresh lemon juice

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 110.9 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

WALNUT-CRUSTED SALMON



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This quick and easy recipe makes an ideal weeknight dinner. High levels of selenium, magnesium, and vitamin B12 make this dish a nutritional powerhouse.

Provided by Magdalena Wszelaki

Categories     HarperCollins     HarperCollins     Dinner     Quick and Healthy     Healthy     Seafood     Fish     Salmon     Walnut     Radish     Anise     Pomegranate Juice     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (4-inch-long) daikon radishes, thinly sliced
Extra virgin olive oil
Dash of smoked salt
2 wild salmon fillets, 6 to 8 ounces each
3/4 cup raw walnuts or pecans
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
1 teaspoon ground anise seed or ground star anise
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
Cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place oven rack in the middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a baking dish, toss the radishes with a drizzle of olive oil and smoked salt.
  • Place the salmon on top of the radishes, skin down.
  • Pulse the walnuts in a grinder until finely ground.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk molasses, anise seed, and salt to create a smooth glaze. Stir in the ground walnuts to form a thick paste.
  • Spoon the paste over the salmon, distributing it evenly.
  • Bake uncovered for 15 minutes or until the salmon easily flakes away when tested with a fork.
  • Place on serving plates and sprinkle with cilantro.
  • Serve right away.

DENISE'S WALNUT CRUSTED SALMON



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed rosemary
1/2 teaspoon crushed thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 (8 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 cup finely chopped croutons
1 tablespoon chopped oregano
1 tablespoon chopped chives
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill.
  • Mix marinade ingredients in a baking pan. Add salmon, turn to coat, and marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, mix walnuts, croutons, oregano, chives, olive oil, and lemon juice. On a grill, place salmon meat side down for 4 minutes or until seared. Remove and place on foil lined baking sheet, skin side down. Lightly brush with marinade. Sprinkle crust on top. Bake for 4 to 8 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked to the desired doneness and the crust is golden.

CILANTRO AND WALNUT CRUSTED SALMON



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This salmon is fresh and easy. All ingredients are thrown in a food processor to form a paste then spread on salmon fillets. Bake and enjoy!

Provided by 00leah00

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ pounds salmon fillets
¼ cup walnuts
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, packed
2 tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cover the bottom of a baking dish with the olive oil and arrange salmon in the dish.
  • Process walnuts and garlic in a food processor until evenly chopped. Add cilantro, butter, salt, and pepper to walnut mixture; process until a paste forms. Spread walnut paste onto the salmon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 87.2 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 186.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

WALNUT GINGER SALMON



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Pantry ingredients combine for a delightful marinade that lightly glazes this tender, moist salmon. -Becky Walch, Manteca, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
4 skinless salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the brown sugar, mustard, soy sauce and ginger; add the salmon. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. Place salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 7-9 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, sprinkling with walnuts during the last 2 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PARSLEY AND WALNUT-CRUSTED SALMON



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This Allrecipes Magazine recipe is based on Cilantro and Walnut Crusted Salmon.

Provided by Allrecipes Magazine

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 48.7 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 154.9 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips and Conclusion

Tips for a Perfect Walnut-Crusted Ginger Salmon:

  • Use fresh salmon fillets for the best flavor and texture.
  • Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and slightly browned. This will enhance their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Use a microplane grater to finely grate the ginger. This will help distribute the ginger's flavor throughout the dish.
  • Press the walnut mixture firmly onto the salmon fillets to ensure that they adhere well.
  • Bake the salmon fillets at a high temperature (400°F) for a short amount of time (12-15 minutes). This will help create a crispy crust on the outside while keeping the inside moist and tender.
  • Serve the salmon fillets immediately with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

The walnut-crusted ginger salmon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of the crunchy walnut crust, the tender and flaky salmon, and the aromatic ginger creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

This recipe is also a great way to sneak in some healthy ingredients, such as walnuts and ginger, into your diet. Walnuts are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health. Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory and can help boost your immune system.

So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is both delicious and healthy, give this walnut-crusted ginger salmon a try. You won't be disappointed!

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