About the Recipe
Crafted from everyday kitchen staples such as almonds, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and lemon, this recipe makes use of readily available ingredients that you likely already have at your disposal. Feel free to opt for either freshly grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast for a dairy-free alternative – both impart delightful flavors.
Ingredients
2 fillets salmon (about 4-6 ounces each)
1/4 cup raw almonds
1 Tbsp nutritional yeast (or freshly grated parmesan)
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1.5 tsp olive oil
1 tsp honey
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 lemon
Salt + pepper, to serve
Optional garnish: parsley
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400F.
CHOP ALMONDS: You can use either a chef's knife or a food processor to chop the almonds into small pieces for the crust. Feel free to have a variety of sizes for texture – some pieces will be really fine, with others a bit larger!
In a small bowl, combine chopped almonds with either nutritional yeast or parmesan. Stir together well.
In another small bowl, stir minced garlic, olive oil, honey, and dijon mustard together.
Place salmon fillets in baking dish or on a lined baking sheet. Spread the honey-garlic mixture on top, until the fish is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper.
Then, carefully sprinkle and press the almond crust on top of the honey-garlic mixture until each piece of fish is coated in the crust.
Transfer the fish to the oven for about 15 minutes, or until cooked to desired doneness (this may vary depending on your oven and on the thickness of your salmon).
Remove from oven and serve salmon with a squeeze of lemon juice. Garnish with chopped parsley (if desired). Enjoy!