Parsley and Walnut-Crusted Salmon
Description
Fresh salmon is slathered with a parsley, lemon, and walnut topping before it's baked to flaky perfection in this easy dinner recipe.
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets, cut into 4-ounce portions
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1 cup chopped packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 cloves garlic
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/3 cup walnut pieces
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3 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts
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1 lemon, cut into wedges
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange salmon in the dish.
2
Process parsley, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a food processor until evenly chopped. Add 1/3 cup walnut pieces; process until combined and walnuts are still a bit chunky. Spread onto salmon.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with chopped walnuts and serve with lemon wedges.