Basil Almond Crusted Salmon:
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Basil Almond Crusted Salmon
Prep
Cook
Total
Yield 2 Servings
Ingredients:
2 (6 oz) wild-caught salmon fillets
¼ cup almonds
1 clove garlic
¼ cup grass-fed cheese, grated (optional)
¼ cup fresh basil
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp lemon juice
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Instructions:
Step #1: Pulse almonds, basil, garlic, coconut oil, lemon juice in mini food processor or blender.
Step #2: Add more coconut oil/lemon juice to get the thickness of the ‘paste’ you are looking for.
Step #3: Spread the mixture on top of the salmon fillets, sprinkle with cheese.
Step #4: Bake at 400 degrees until done, about 15 minutes.
***Nutritional info does not include optional ingredients.***
***The nutrition info for this recipe is based on the linked ingredients above**
Courses Dinner
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 fillet
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 503 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 41 g | 63% | |
Total Carbohydrates 5 g | 2% | |
Dietary Fiber 2 g | 8% | |
Sugars 2 g | ||
Protein 42 g | 84% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Dr Jockers Comments:
Wild-caught salmon is super rich in long-chain omega 3’s, EPA and DHA and the powerful anti-oxidant astaxanthin. It is the astaxanthin that gives salmon their characteristic pink color. The combination of astaxanthin and omega 3’s are what give salmon their super strength which enables them to swim upstream against the current and jump up to 10ft out of the water.
When we combine these super nutrients with the healthy coconut fats and antioxidants we find in basil, lemon juice and garlic we have a true superfood dish! Grass-fed cheese has extraordinary health benefits and tastes amazing but if you are dairy sensitive, be sure to keep this out.
I typically add in extra coconut oil on the pan so it protects the salmon (or any other type of meat I am cooking) and I cook at a lower temperature. This reduces the formation of heterocyclic amines and acrylamide which are both highly carcinogenic.
The extra coconut oil I cook with I simply drizzle on top of the finished salmon for extra flavor and good fats. Without the extra coconut oil this is more of a high protein and moderate/high fat dish, we want to turn it into a high good fat, moderate protein, low-carb dish. The extra fat improves satiety so you don’t crave sugar or more protein after dinner.
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Sounds good. The only thing missing is the serving size. How many 5oz Salmon filets is this supposed to be made for? Being single means I don’t want to make the whole recipe if it is to be for 4 servings.
Hey Duane, it really depends upon your appetite but you can always save any extra for lunch or dinner the next day! Great time saver!
I am looking forward to trying this tonight! What “lower temp” do you recommend & how much longer does it take to cook? Thank you!
Not much longer – just don’t want to burn or overcook. Enjoy!
It was DELICIOUS!! My hubby is good at judging done ness, thankfully, or I would have treated it more like a white fish and overcook it. He said salmon makes good sushi so ours was pretty rare; very tender and yummy. Thank you for the wonderful recipe! We know the person who catches the fish in Alaska, so very trustworthy.
Awesome! Great to hear that!