Nutty crunchy salmon and salad

The salmon and nuts are an excellent source of omega 3’s (healthy fats) which leave your skin glowing and heart healthy. Serve with a colourful salad and healthy grains and this is a pretty perfect dinner.

Ingredients (for 2):

  • 2 salmon fillets
  • A couple of handfuls of nuts – walnuts work especially well
  • A handful of breadcrumbs (make with wholemeal bread if you can)
  • A drizzle of olive oil
  • A tablespoon of mixed herbs
  • Fresh coriander
  • A squeeze of lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A packet of mixed grains of your choice (the ready cooked ones are perfect and super quick)
  • Salad leaves and whatever other salad ingredients you fancy (tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, fresh herbs…the more the merrier)

Method:

  1. Prepare the nutty topping by popping the nuts, olive oil, breadcrumbs, mixed herbs, coriander, lemon and salt and pepper into a food processor/ blender and whizzing up until it forms a crumbly paste
  2. Add in the seeds
  3. Pop the salmon fillets onto a baking tray and press the nutty topping on the top of each fillet
  4. Cover and refrigerate for an hour or so
  5. Preheat oven to 200 degrees
  6. Bake salmon for around 20-25 minutes until the salmon has turned light pink and slightly flaky
  7. Prepare the grains as to the packet instructions
  8. Prepare your salad to go with the salmon
  9. Serve altogether with another squeeze of lemon on top