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Easy Walnut Crusted Salmon

Easy Walnut Crusted Salmon on 100 Days of #RealFood

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As I've said before, one of my favorite things about seafood is how fast it cooks, and the walnut crust in this recipe literally only adds minutes to the prep time.

Plus, it was a big hit with my kids - double score!

Oh, and this is the last recipe in my baking series. Check out the other recipes if you haven't already: Bacon and Brussels Sprouts Pizza, Fluffy Applesauce Waffles, and No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Bars (okay, that last one is kind of a cheat!).

Easy Walnut Crusted Salmon on 100 Days of #RealFood

Easy Walnut Crusted Salmon

This Walnut Crusted Salmon recipe tops the list as one of the easiest and fastest dinner dishes of all time! It was a big hit with my kids too. I adapted this recipe from Hello Fresh.
8 Reviews / 4.8 Average
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 13 minutes mins
Total Time: 23 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Method: Freezer Friendly
Diet: Dairy Free, Egg Free
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Servings: 2 people
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound salmon (wild-caught, defrosted)
  • ¼ cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or regular mustard)
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the salmon fillets (I used Alaska Gold Brand) on an oiled baking sheet (skin side down) and set aside.
  • In a food processor, combine the whole-wheat breadcrumbs, walnuts, mustard, and honey. Process until well combined, scraping the sides as necessary.
  • Use a spatula to spread the walnut crust in a layer on top of the salmon. Bake until a little golden brown on top and cooked all the way through, about 12 - 15 minutes (depending on the thickness of your fish). Enjoy!

Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
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Comments

  1. Kelly says

    February 27, 2023 at 1:29 pm

    3 stars
    I need nutritional info to help me make sure it fits my dietary needs. Could that be made available on this recipe please? It looks delicious. Thank you!

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      February 28, 2023 at 7:39 am

      Hi, you can find the nutritional information on each recipe under the Notes section. - Nicole

      Reply
  2. Marsha Gibbons says

    January 06, 2023 at 9:28 am

    This recipe looks delicious and I am going to try it. I checked out your salmon recommendation. It rings in at $51.00 a pound! I live in Dallas and we have access to good seafood, but even for delivery this seems really expensive at 51.00 a pound!

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      January 06, 2023 at 12:58 pm

      Hi Marsha, I'm not sure what the exact price for just salmon when you order it in a ButcherBox since you also get other meat and seafood choices. Our other recommendation is your local farmers' markets if available in your area. - Nicole

      Reply
  3. Maria says

    December 10, 2022 at 12:54 pm

    5 stars
    Recipe very easy to follow. Unfortunately, didn't have whole wheat breadcrumbs but substituted in Italian bread crumbs. Couldn't find the honey so I used the 'hot' honey that added some spice to the crust.

    Reply
  4. Jessica says

    August 19, 2021 at 12:15 pm

    5 stars
    I first found this recipe in your cookbook. It has become a house favorite. All of your recipes are wonderful and approachable. Thank you!

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      August 20, 2021 at 10:18 am

      Thanks so much! Glad you're enjoying the recipes. - Nicole

      Reply
  5. Jen says

    July 09, 2020 at 5:39 pm

    5 stars
    So easy and tasty! Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Mieke says

    February 02, 2019 at 11:02 am

    I really dislike mustard. Can the mustard be tasted in this recipe and if so is there something else I can replace it with? Thanks!

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      February 04, 2019 at 11:11 am

      You can try mayonnaise, it obviously won't have the same flavor, but will keep the same consistency. Here are some ideas that we approve for mayonnaise: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/real-food-condiments-do-they-exist/

      Otherwise, you might try a small amount of horseradish or Wasabi.
      - Nicole

      Reply
  7. Jennifer says

    January 17, 2019 at 8:43 pm

    What would you sub for the bread crumbs? Do you think you could use almond flour?

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      January 30, 2019 at 12:21 pm

      Flour would not be a good substitute, but if you need to avoid gluten just make breadcrumbs using GF bread.

      Reply
  8. saguarosam says

    July 02, 2018 at 6:25 pm

    5 stars
    The best salmon I have ever made. My husband loved it. He always groans with I say were having salmon for dinner. I loved it too. I am making it tonight for the second time in a week

    Reply
  9. Kim says

    December 22, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    I used frozen salmon for this recipe, and it took WAY longer to bake through than 15 minutes. I didn't see anywhere listed in the recipe to thaw or defrost it first - am I missing something? I'm concerned because at 15 min, my salmon was definitely undercooked, and one time, my mom got sick from eating undercooked salmon.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      January 19, 2016 at 7:55 pm

      Hi there - Sorry for the confusion, yes it was defrosted and I added a note about that on the recipe!

      Reply
  10. Nadine says

    December 15, 2015 at 10:05 pm

    5 stars
    I love walnuts so I thought I'd try this. Turns out salmon and walnuts make an amazing combination! The walnuts totally took the fishy taste out of the salmon. As I was making the recipe I thought it seemed way too simple and wouldn't taste like much, but I was wrong - it was great. This will become a staple salmon recipe here.

    Reply
  11. Roberta says

    November 30, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    Why worry about dyes? They are not near as bad as eating radiation. Every piece of Pacific/Alaskan Salmon I have tested with my Dosimeter contained radiation. And farm-raised is just as unhealthy.

    Reply
  12. Cheryl Williams says

    November 24, 2015 at 12:40 pm

    5 stars
    I finally made this last night and it was delicious! My son, who groaned when I told him what we were having for dinner, loved it! I was very pleased. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.

    Reply
  13. Maureen says

    November 18, 2015 at 4:33 pm

    5 stars
    Is salmon skin edible? I had heard that the brown layer that it between the skin and the pink flesh can be bitter tasting.

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      November 20, 2015 at 10:37 am

      Hello Maureen. Personal preference. This might help: http://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/common-mistakes/article/salmon-common-mistakes.

      Reply
  14. Katie says

    November 18, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    Love that the walnuts add a little pop of Omega-3s (in addition to the fish) :-) I love seafood, too, for weeknight meals because not only does it cook quickly, but it also defrosts quickly (and I frequently forget to pull stuff out of the freezer to defrost!)

    Reply
  15. Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says

    November 18, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    Im so pumped that I have all ingredients on hand to make this recipe!! Hallelujah!

    Reply
  16. Mary Ann says

    November 18, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    My son is allergic to all tree nuts...but I would love to make something like this to feed him and my husband. Is there something else I could substitute instead of the walnuts? Maybe just use more bread crumbs?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      November 20, 2015 at 10:33 am

      Hello. If your son can have them, seeds such as sesame or pumpkin might work well.

      Reply
  17. caroline says

    November 17, 2015 at 6:01 pm

    I do not care for salmon - any modifications needed if I were to use a different fish?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      November 19, 2015 at 2:20 pm

      Hello. There is no reason to that you could not use another type of fish. Cooking time could vary.

      Reply

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