Recipe: Parmesan Crusted Salmon

We’re dreaming of warmer days on the coast with Chef Jill’s latest and delicious salmon recipe. Give it a try for dinner tonight!

PARMESAN ALMOND CRUSTED SALMON

prep time.  10 MINUTES

total time   30 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

• 2 salmon fillets (5 to 8 oz. each)

• 2 tablespoons melted butter

• ½ cup crushed sliced or slivered almonds, unsalted

• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ⅛ teaspoon salt

• ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

• 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.

AVOCADO CREAM

1 ripe avocado

2 TBSP Greek yogurt (plain)

1/2 tsp favorite seasoning

Blend the avocado fruit (after splitting, removing pit and scooping out) with yogurt and seasoning in a blender or with mixer. Place in piping bag or plastic bag and cut corner. Pipe onto fish and dollop salmon.