Best 7 Walnut Crusted Salmon Recipes

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**Walnut-Crusted Salmon: A Culinary Symphony of Taste and Texture**

In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the harmonious symphony of flavors and textures presented by walnut-crusted salmon. This exquisite dish combines the delicate richness of salmon with the nutty crunch of walnuts, creating a taste experience that tantalizes the taste buds and leaves you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your dinner guests, this walnut-crusted salmon recipe is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. With its crispy, golden crust, tender and flaky fish, and medley of aromatic herbs, this dish is a feast for the senses. Accompanied by a selection of delectable sauces and sides, this versatile recipe offers endless opportunities for customization, ensuring that every bite is a new adventure.

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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

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-CRUSTED GINGER SALMON



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For those who aren't wild about fish, this gingery salmon is a game-changer. Baking on foil makes for extra-easy cleanup. -Becky Walch, Orland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, mustard, ginger and salt until blended. Brush over fillets; sprinkle with walnuts., Transfer to a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 12-15 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g 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

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

FLAXSEED-CRUSTED SALMON WITH A GRAPE AND WALNUT SALSA



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup walnut halves
4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 ounces each), pin bones removed
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon raw honey
3 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚. Place the walnuts on a sheet pan and cook until lightly toasted, about 8 minutes. Transfer the walnuts to a cutting board and when cool enough to handle, roughly chop and set aside.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 400˚. Line a sheet pan with foil. Using paper towels, pat the fish fillets dry. Evenly coat each salmon fillet with 1/2 tablespoon of the mustard. Season the fillets on all sides with salt and pepper and then sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of the flaxseed on top of each piece of fish, gently pressing them into the flesh. Place the fish on the lined sheet pan and drizzle each fillet with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Transfer to the oven and bake until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 125˚, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil, the vinegar and honey. Season with a pinch of salt and a twist of black pepper. Add the walnuts, grapes, parsley and scallions and toss together.
  • When the fish is done, remove it from the oven, top each piece with a generous amount of salsa and serve.

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.

Tips:

  • Selecting the Right Salmon: Choose a fresh, wild-caught salmon fillet with a vibrant color and firm flesh. Avoid fillets that appear dull or have a slimy texture.
  • Achieving Crispy Walnut Crust: To ensure a crispy walnut crust, use a food processor to finely chop the walnuts. This will help them evenly coat the salmon and create a crunchy texture.
  • Herbed Butter Perfection: For a flavorful herbed butter, use a combination of fresh herbs like parsley, dill, and chives. Mix them with softened butter and a hint of lemon zest for a vibrant taste.
  • Pan-Searing Technique: When pan-searing the salmon, use a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare.
  • Baking the Salmon: If you prefer a more delicate cooking method, bake the salmon in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare.

Conclusion:

Walnut-crusted salmon is a delicious and versatile dish that combines the richness of salmon with the nutty flavor of walnuts. This recipe offers two cooking methods, pan-searing and baking, to cater to different preferences. With its crispy crust, tender flesh, and flavorful herbed butter, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy meal at home, walnut-crusted salmon is an excellent choice that is both elegant and satisfying.

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