Mar 4, 2020 Heart-Healthy Recipe: Walnut Crusted Salmon With Grilled Asparagus

RWJBarnabas Health recognizes Heart Month with a healthy dinner recipe!

Ingredients:
  • 1 pound salmon filet, cut into four equal portions
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 bunch of asparagus, ends trimmed
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Combine panko, chopped walnuts, one teaspoon of olive oil and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in small bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine Dijon mustard and honey to make a glaze.
  3. Place salmon fillet skins down, on a greased baking sheet. Brush tops of fillets with honey-mustard glaze, dividing evenly. Press walnut panko crust on top of glaze. Bake until salmon is cooked through, about 12 to 14 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, combine remaining one tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper and red pepper flakes, if using, in a large bowl. Toss asparagus spears to coat in oil mixture.
  5. Heat grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill asparagus for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally.
  6. Serve one salmon fillet with asparagus and enjoy!


Yield: 4 servings

Nutrition Facts: 358 calories, 22g Fat (4g Saturated), 61 mg Cholesterol, 171mg Sodium, 15g Carbohydrate (2g Fiber, 6g Sugar - 5g Added), 25g Protein, 4% DV vitamin A, 10% DV vitamin C, 6% DV Calcium, 14% DV Iron

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