Almond-Crusted Salmon

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022
I like to serve this crunchy almond-crusted salmon with lots of mango salsa. It's a beautiful dish you might want to share with that special someone. —Marc Nadeau, Salt Lake City, Utah

Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon dried cilantro flakes
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup ground almonds
  • 2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)

Directions

  1. In a shallow bowl, beat egg whites, cilantro, lemon juice, ginger and cayenne. Place almonds in another shallow bowl. Dip salmon in egg mixture, then coat with almonds.
  2. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.