Almond Orange Salmon

Brain Healthy Ingredients: Cold water fish, Nuts, Olive Oil

Serves: 4

This recipe packs a double dose of omega-3s, by combining salmon and almonds. Cooking over low heat ensures a silky-textured salmon that’s never overcooked.

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
• Zest and juice of 1 orange
• 2/3 cup almonds, chopped
• 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped finely (can use a different herb if you prefer)
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

• Bring salmon to room temperature by leaving it out on the counter for approximately 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Place a baking rack in a sheet pan.
• Combine orange zest, orange juice, almonds, parsley, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Put salmon filets skin side down on the rack.
• Drizzle each fillet with about 1 teaspoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place pan in oven and cook for 20 minutes.
• Pat almond mixture onto salmon and return to oven for an additional 5 minutes, until nuts are toasted.
• Salmon will be cooked through, although color will remain vibrant and flesh will be soft.