Crusted Salmon is a dish that typically consists of a salmon fillet that is coated in a mixture of sesame seeds, almonds, and other seasonings, and then cooked.
The coating may also contain breadcrumbs, flour or other ingredients.
This dish is usually baked, grilled or pan-fried. It is typically served as a main course and is a healthy, flavorful and easy-to-prepare meal.
I have said it many time that diet food should not be bland and monotonous. My family were licking their fingers when they ate this dish and characterized it as “gourmet”.
There will be many temptations during the holidays so why not cook something healthy but delicious that only you will know that this is diet food.
The preparation and cooking is done in no time.
I hope that you like salmon because it’s my favourite fish and as I have been eating it often, now that I am on a diet, each time making it different and with a different side dish, so I have a few more recipes to share.
A vegetable I am now in love with is roasted pumpkin or butternut squash. I have put this in my diet so you will be seeing some more new recipes soon.
I have accompanied my crusted salmon with a Pumpkin Mash with Potato.
Ingredients needed to make the Crusted Salmon
- Salmon fillet
- Extra virgin olive oil
For the crust:
- Roasted sesame seeds
- Almonds
- Dried breadcrumbs
- My Spice mixture
Directions:
- Wash, dry and cut the salmon into servings.
- In a spice grinder add the almonds and rusks and powder.
- Mix the spices with the crushed nuts and bread crumbs to combine.
- Coat the salmon on both sides.
- In a sautéing pan heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and sauté the salmon, skin facing down for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Turn on the other side as well and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Transfer to a preheated oven to 180o C / 350o F and cook for 5 more minutes.
Crusted Salmon with Sesame and Almonds
Crusted Salmon is a dish that typically consists of a salmon fillet that is coated in a mixture of sesame seeds, almonds, and other seasonings, and then cooked.
Ingredients
- 1 salmon fillet (about 500 grams)
For the crust:
- 2 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons almonds
- 2 rusks or 3 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp spice mixture
Instructions
- Wash, dry and cut the salmon into servings.
- In a spice grinder add the almonds and rusks and powder.
- Mix the spices with the crushed nuts and bread crumbs to combine.
- Coat the salmon on both sides.
- In a sautéing pan heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and sauté the salmon, skin facing down for about 5
minutes until browned. - Turn on the other side as well and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake the salmon in a preheated oven to 180o C / 350o F for 5 more minutes.
Nutrition Information
Yield 3 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 274Total Fat 16gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 53mgSodium 142mgCarbohydrates 12gFiber 2gSugar 1gProtein 21g
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Fish Recipes
Fish is an important part of Greek cuisine and the Mediterranean Diet. Here are a few ideas how to cook them.
Lavraki Psito (pr. Lah-VRAH-ki psee-TOH) is grilled sea bass. Greek fresh fish is so delicious that actually we just add a few ingredients, such as salt, pepper and oregano before grilling it. We then serve it with some ladolemono on top.
Mpamies me Mpakaliaro is Greek stewed okra dish cooked on the stove top until tender and then the fish is cooked in the stew.
Gavros Plaki (baked anchovies) is a healthy and delicious dish which is also relatively cheap and that is why it is called "fish of the poor".
Bakaliaros (cod), in Greek "μπακαλιάρος", is the traditional food we eat in Greece on the 25th of March, which is made with salted cod, fried in a beer batter.
Milokopi or mylokopi (Shi Drum - Umbrina cirrosa), is a delicious Mediterranean fish recipe which I made having Briam in mind. This way you have your baked fish with some vegetables on the side.
A healthy Mediterranean Salad with Tuna and lots of vegetables which is Mayonnaise free made with an olive oil dressing, which is full of flavour.
Red mullet (Mullus barbatus) "Barbounia" (Baar - BOO -nya) in Greek and their cousins, surmullets (Mullus surmuletus) “koutsomoures” in Greek, are a species of goatfish, found in the Mediterranean Sea and are considered the most delicious of smaller type of fish.
A great way to cook large anchovies is to stuff them with tomatoes and herbs. You will be amazed how wonderful they taste!
A risotto made with fresh anchovies inspired by the Greek Pontian dish called Hapsopilafo.
Grilled sardines are a common menu item at many Greek restaurants, called "tsipourakika", served as an appetizer.
We really love salmon and find that Lime, Dill and Garlic pair great together. Combined with the orange-garlic honey sautéed spinach makes a very healthy combination.
Kopiaste and Kali Orexi,
Mary
Monday 9th of July 2012
Hi Ivy, I wanted to see your salmon recipe, but I have to say the potatoes with butternut squash look tempting, too. Halloumi is a great addition to it. I've only recently started seeing halloumi in the store here since it's started to become a more popular ingredient in the US. I've never thought of cooking salmon with a coating, I usually think of that for a mild fish that needs more flavor. But your coating looks good with the almonds and sesame seeds.
Ivy
Monday 9th of July 2012
Mary hope you enjoy it. I love crusted salmon.
Caffettiera
Saturday 17th of December 2011
Pumpkin and butternut squash are mybest friends too when I want to keep calories down. They are so sweet tasty and creamy that I cannot believe they are not calorie packed! I love the crust - yummy and satisfying while very very healthy.
mjskit
Friday 16th of December 2011
That piece of salmon looks delicious! Crunchy outside, soft and tasty inside. So different from most salmon recipes I've seen. Will have to give it a try. Great recipe! Perfect pairing with the puree!
Erica
Friday 16th of December 2011
Salmon is my favorite fish!Delicious recipes,Ivy.....Happy holidays!
Cara
Friday 16th of December 2011
What a lovely healthy dinner! I'm the same way, I truly believe that healthy food can and should taste wonderful :)