Herb & Almond Crusted Salmon
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A handful of almond flour, fresh herbs and lemon zest turns an ordinary salmon fillet into something with a golden, crunchy top and a soft, flaking middle. It bakes in under twenty minutes and needs nothing more than green vegetables alongside. Naturally grain-free, it is a fine choice for a lighter, lower-carb dinner.
Ingredients
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Choose a product for almond flour - we add the cheapest by default.
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Local shop2 salmon fillets
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Local shop1 small bunch fresh parsley and dill, chopped
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Local shop1 lemon, zested
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Local shop1 clove garlic, crushed
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Local shopto taste salt and black pepper
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Method
Serves 2 · about 28 minutes from start to finish.
Heat the oven to 200C / 180C fan and line a small tray.
Mix the almond flour with the chopped herbs, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper into a rough, crumbly paste.
Sit the salmon fillets on the tray and season them lightly.
Press the almond and herb mixture firmly over the top of each fillet.
Bake for 15-18 minutes until the crust is golden and the salmon flakes easily.
Serve straight away with a wedge of lemon and green vegetables.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving
Cook's tip
With almonds in place of breadcrumbs, this crust keeps the dish low in refined carbs - a natural fit for a blood-sugar-friendly plate. Serve with greens rather than potatoes to keep it light.
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Nutrition figures are estimates per serving and will vary with brands and portion sizes. Ingredient prices and availability are indicative and confirmed at the secure Shopify checkout. Blood-Sugar-Friendly describes a lower-sugar, lower-refined-carbohydrate way of cooking. It is a food style, not medical advice - please speak to a qualified professional about your own diet.