Walnut Crusted Salmon
Prep Time
20 minutes
Prep Notes
Quick and easy recipe that makes an ideal weeknight dinner. This dish is high in vitamin B6 (from the salmon and walnuts) and can also help to build progesterone levels. High levels of selenium, magnesium and vitamin B12 make this dish a nutritional powerhouse. high levels of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) found in walnuts have been showen to have anticarcinogenic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Cooking Time
15 minutes
Yields
Serves 2
Ingredients
2 - 4 inch long Dikon radishes, thinly sliced
Extra virgin olive oil
Dash of REAL salt or smoked salt
2 wild salmon fillets, 6 to 8 oz each
3/4 cup raw walnuts or pecans, chopped
2 Tbls molasses
1 tea ground anise seed or ground star anise
3/4 tea REAL salt (Redmond brand)
Cilantro, chopped for garnish
Directions
Place oven rack in the middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees F
In a baking dish, toss the radishes with a drizzle of olive oil and salt (or smoked salt)
Place the salmon on top of the radishes, skin down.
Pulse the walnuts in a grinder until finely ground.
In a medium bowl, whisk molasses, anise seed, and salt to create a smooth glaze. Stir in the ground walnuts to form a thick paste.
Spoon the paste over the salmon, distributing it evenly
Back uncovered for 15 minutes or until the salmon easily flakes away when tested with a fork.
Place on serving plates and sprinkle with cilantro
Serve right away
Notes
A fresh green salad goes wonderfully with this dish along with a side of steamed broccolini
Credit
Magdalena Wszelaki - Cooking for Hormone Balance