Roasted Salmon With Macadamia-Cilantro Crust Recipe - Cooking Index
Roasted Salmon With Macadamia-Cilantro Crust Recipe - Cooking Index
| 3 tablespoons | 45ml | Unsalted butter - divided |
| 1/4 cup | 36g / 1.3oz | Macadamia nuts - coarsely chopped |
| 1 | Full skin-on salmon fillet - (2 1/2 lbs) - pin bones removed | |
| 1 tablespoon | 15ml | Fresh lime juice |
| 2 tablespoons | 30ml | Chopped fresh cilantro |
Heat oven to 450 degrees. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan; add nuts and cook 2 to 3 minutes until nuts start to color. Remove from heat.
Melt remaining tablespoon of butter, and pour into a 9- by 13-inch roasting pan. Place salmon in roasting pan, flesh-side up. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour nut mixture over fish. Roast 10 to 15 minutes, for medium.
Transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with cilantro.
This recipe yields 4 servings.
Carbohydrates: 1.5 grams
Net Carbs: 1 grams
Fiber: 0.5 grams
Protein: 57 grams
Fat: 47.5 grams
Calories: 657
Description:
"This delicious, easy entree couldn't be healthier: salmon is loaded with heart-healthy omega 3s and macadamia nuts are high in monounsaturated fats."
Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com
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