Rosemary Almond Crusted Salmon

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Crunchy salmon is my new obsession.

At first the idea of adding a crust to my salmon didn't appeal to me. It reminded me too much of fish sticks, which I was never a fan of. But, after some recipe research, I was willing to give it a try. I'm so glad I did because it is delicious and nutritious! I'm so excited to share our version of almond crusted salmon with you.

I really do love to eat salmon. It leaves me feeling good and I know it's good for me. But it always seems like there are only so many ways you can doctor it up. Yup, we get stuck in the trusty recipe rut. So, it was time to use some good ole ingenuity and come up with something new!

The basis of this salmon recipe came from the fusion of a few different flavor combinations. There was rosemary fish, mustard maple glazed fish, and a simple almond crusted fish. I had a feeling that all of these flavors would go together beautifully. And to my surprise, they did!

A delicious crunch, an herbal kick, and a smooth sauce underneath. You have to try this for yourself, it defeats the oh-so-common dinner time monotony. We served ours with a side of vegetables and quinoa to make a wonderfully round meal. Read below to discover how to make this yummy salmon.

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 Tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 Tbs. brown mustard
• 1 Tbs. maple syrup
• 1/2 cup almond flour/meal
• 1 Tbs. rosemary
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 F and place parchment paper and a cookie sheet.
2. Mix olive oil, mustard, and maple syrup then spread mixture on the tops of your salmon fillets.
3. Combine remaining ingredients and crumble your mixture on the tops of the fillets, making sure it sticks well to the oil mixture.
4. Place fillets on the cookie sheet and into the oven to bake for 20 minutes or until the tops are slightly browned and the fish is done to your liking.

I can't wait for you to try this recipe! It's so good for you and yet it has the taste of comfort food. Enjoy!

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A Spunky Inquiry:

Which salmon recipe do you make over and over again?

Mediterranean Salmon

Finally some salmon with flavor!

Salmon is often one of the top protein choices for people in the healthy living community, my family included. Lately we've been having salmon for dinner twice a week. Needless to say, like many of you, we've gotten stuck on the repetitive flavor merry-go-round. Our tried and true favorites needed a little TLC!

 This recipe was fueled by the need for some flavor punch in the taste buds after having given up FODMAPs. That means onion and garlic are no longer able to steal the show. Enter some delicious feta cheese. I know, I know, at the mere mention of dairy many of you are already raging in protest. 'Dairy products aren't paleo,' you say, 'some of us can't eat dairy'. Hear me out for a second.

Doing special diets to heal your gut are all about individual needs. I personally tolerate certain cheeses well as do many others, and if you do not or you choose not to consume dairy, that's okay too! And for that portion of my audience, you will be pleased to know, you can just as easily use a dairy-free alternative!

For our dairy-free friends, you can choose any sharp vegan cheese or homemade dairy free cheese in place of the feta. The taste won't be exactly the same, however it will be delicious in its own rite. Yay, for options!

On to the recipe...

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• 3 Tbs. grass-fed butter or ghee
• Zest of 1 large lemon
• 2 tsp. dried dill
• 1 Tbs. dried parsely
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 cup feta cheese (Dairy-free option: 1/2 cup sharp vegan cheese or homemade dairy free cheese)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl combine melted butter or ghee with all remaining ingredients except the cheese.
3. Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet and spoon mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.
4. Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and plate the fish, garnishing each with the cheese.

I hope you like this recipe as much as we did! Ours was paired with a side of green beans and a sweet potato, but this would go beautifully with just about anything. Enjoy!

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A Spunky Inquiry:

Which recipes need new life in your kitchen?