WALNUT-CRUSTED SALMON

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This quick and easy recipe makes an ideal weeknight dinner. High levels of selenium, magnesium, and vitamin B12 make this dish a nutritional powerhouse.

Provided by Magdalena Wszelaki

Categories     HarperCollins     HarperCollins     Dinner     Quick and Healthy     Healthy     Seafood     Fish     Salmon     Walnut     Radish     Anise     Pomegranate Juice     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (4-inch-long) daikon radishes, thinly sliced
Extra virgin olive oil
Dash of smoked salt
2 wild salmon fillets, 6 to 8 ounces each
3/4 cup raw walnuts or pecans
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
1 teaspoon ground anise seed or ground star anise
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
Cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place oven rack in the middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a baking dish, toss the radishes with a drizzle of olive oil and smoked salt.
  • Place the salmon on top of the radishes, skin down.
  • Pulse the walnuts in a grinder until finely ground.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk molasses, anise seed, and salt to create a smooth glaze. Stir in the ground walnuts to form a thick paste.
  • Spoon the paste over the salmon, distributing it evenly.
  • Bake uncovered for 15 minutes or until the salmon easily flakes away when tested with a fork.
  • Place on serving plates and sprinkle with cilantro.
  • Serve right away.

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