ALMOND CRUSTED SALMON WITH CAPERS AND LEMON

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This recipe is very versatile and can be used with other fish, such as tilapia, halibut, grouper, orange roughy or sole.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 23m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups sliced almonds
2 large eggs
6 salmon fillets, about 1/2 ",thick
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons capers
6 tablespoons chilled butter
6 lemon slices (to garnish)
chopped parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200F.
  • Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Place almonds in shallow baking dish.
  • Beat eggs to blend in medium bowl.
  • Dip salmon into eggs, turning to coat, then dip salmon into almonds, pressing firmly so that almonds adhere to fish.
  • Place salmon in skillet and cook until opaque in center, turning once, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer salmon to baking sheet and keep warm in oven.
  • Add lemon juice and capers to skillet.
  • Increase heat to medium high; boil until reduced slightly, 1 minute.
  • Add butter, whisking just until melted.
  • Transfer each salmon fillet to a plate; top with sauce.
  • Garnish with lemon slice and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.5, Fat 44.3, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 266.4, Sodium 488.9, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 72.5

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