Maple and Walnut-Crusted Salmon
The following recipe, video and photography were provided by our partner, Chef Billy Parisi.
Maple syrup is not just for breakfast! Believe it or not, the sticky-sweet goodness is the perfect compliment to fresh salmon fillets!
Mixed with earthy walnuts and chili powder to create a sweet and spicy crust, this seasonal seafood supper is quick to make, impressive to serve and best enjoyed with rice!
Maple and Walnut-Crusted Salmon
Cook time: 20min Prep time: 10min Total time: 30min
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ¾ cup walnuts, finely minced
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 tsp. granulated garlic
- 1 tsp. granulated onion
- ¼ cup Heinen's pure organic maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. oil
- 4 8 oz. salmon fillets
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Add the walnuts, chili powder, thyme, granulated garlic, granulated onion, syrup, vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper to a bowl. Mix until completely combined. Set aside.
- Add the oil to a large frying pan over high heat.
- Add the salmon to the pan, skin-side-down, and generously add the maple walnut mixture to the top of each fillet. Cook for a total of 2 minutes.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and bake at 425°D for 12-15 minutes.
- Serve over rice.
Very good salmon recipe. I had no walnuts so used pecans and also
Molasses in stead of maple syrup.
I think maple syrup would be better !