Cilantro and Walnut Crusted Salmon

Name: Cilantro and Walnut Crusted Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.5 pounds salmon fillets; 0.25 cup walnuts; 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, packed; 2 tablespoons butter; 0.25 teaspoon salt, or to taste; ground black pepper to taste

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This salmon is fresh and easy. All ingredients are thrown in a food processor to form a paste then spread on salmon fillets. Bake and enjoy!

Submitted by 00leah00

Updated on March 16, 2025

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ pounds salmon fillets
¼ cup walnuts
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, packed
2 tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cover the bottom of a baking dish with the olive oil and arrange salmon in the dish.
Process walnuts and garlic in a food processor until evenly chopped. Add cilantro, butter, salt, and pepper to walnut mixture; process until a paste forms. Spread walnut paste onto the salmon.
Bake in the preheated oven until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

283	Calories
19g	Fat
2g	Carbs
25g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 283
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 5g	24%
Cholesterol 87mg	29%
Sodium 187mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 25g	51%
Vitamin C 3mg	3%
Calcium 22mg	2%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 405mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Cilantro and Walnut Crusted Salmon

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