Thursday, November 21, 2013

Winner #1 - Hazelnut Crusted Salmon


Diane Fenlason in Montana, my niece, was the winner of a cooking contest! 

Ingredients:
  • 4 Salmon fillets
  • 4 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup fine bread crumbs
  • Approximately 4 hazelnuts finely chopped in food processor or blender
  • Sea salt
  • Fresh ground pepper
  • Fresh parsley
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Place salmon file ts in baking dish greased with coconut oil or olive oil.
  3. Brush light coat of mustard on top of the fillet.
  4. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt.
  5. Mix together (or use a blender to make super fine) the breadcrumbs, hazelnuts, Italian seasoning, 2 sprigs of fresh parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Add to the top of the salmon.
  7. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until fish is opaque and tops are lightly browned.
  8. Garnish each fillet with a sprig of parsley.
  9. Serve with rice.