Company-Ready Crusted Salmon
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
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
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2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
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1 salmon fillet (1-1/2 pounds)
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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3 tablespoons honey
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3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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1/4 cup cornflakes
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2 tablespoons sliced almonds
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2 tablespoons chopped pecans
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1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
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Hot cooked couscous, optional
Directions
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1.
Place spinach in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with salmon. Drizzle oil over spinach.
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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.
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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.
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