Thai Almond-Encrusted Salmon
🌟Main ingredient:Alfalfa seeds
✨secondary ingredients: anchovies and almond-extract
⏱️Cooking time: 30 minutes
🌶️Spice level: Not spicy
👨👩👦👦Number of diners: Couple
Ingredients
2
salmon
fillets
1/4
cup
alfalfa
seeds
5
anchovies,
chopped
1/4
teaspoon
almond
extract
1/4
cup
almonds,
crushed
2
cups
cooked
jasmine
rice
2
cups
mixed
greens
Cooking steps
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix the alfalfa seeds, chopped anchovies, and almond extract.
Spread the mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
Sprinkle crushed almonds on top of the seed mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and the almonds are golden brown.
While the salmon is baking, prepare the side dishes.
For the jasmine rice, cook according to package instructions.
For the mixed greens, wash and dry the greens, then toss with your favorite dressing.
Once the salmon is done, serve it hot with jasmine rice and mixed greens on the side.
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