Walnut and Oat-Crusted Salmon

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Updated on May 01, 2023

I think this recipe gives you the most omega-3 fatty acid bang for your buck! —Cristen Dutcher, Marietta, Georgia

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  • Walnut and Oat-Crusted Salmon

    Prep Time 15 min
    Cook Time 15 min
    Yield 2 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each), skin removed
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 3 tablespoons quick-cooking oats, crushed
    • 3 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 400°. Place salmon on a baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine remaining ingredients; press onto salmon. Bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 12-15 minutes.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 fillet: 484 calories, 37g fat (6g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 5 lean meat, 3 fat, 1/2 starch.

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