COMPANY-READY CRUSTED SALMON

Company-Ready Crusted Salmon image

Dietitians suggest two servings of fish a week. Salmon is one of the highest in those omega-3 fatty acids that help to prevent heart disease. "My husband had high cholesterol so I created this heart-healthy recipe. Now I serve it to guests all the time...even fish-haters rave and ask for the recipe!" Susan Robenson - Hot Springs, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
1 salmon fillet (1-1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup cornflakes
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
Hot cooked couscous, optional

Steps:

Place spinach in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with salmon. Drizzle oil over spinach., Combine honey and mustard. Remove 2 tablespoons mixture; brush over salmon. Place the cornflakes, almonds and pecans in a small food processor; cover and process until ground. Press onto salmon. Stir mayonnaise into remaining honey mixture; refrigerate until serving., Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 18-22 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Drizzle with reserved sauce. Serve with couscous if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.