Company-Ready Crusted Salmon

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 25, 2022
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

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

Directions

  1. Place spinach in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with salmon. Drizzle oil over spinach.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

1 each: 296 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.