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Acorn Crusted Salmon

Acorn Crusted Salmon
DinnerInternational⏱ 35 minServes 2MediumGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabetic-friendlyLactose-freeNut-free
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Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 1½ cups (320 ml) of shelled acorns
  • 2 egg whites

Method

  1. Use a food processor, blender or other method (meat tenderizer, etc.) to pulverize the acorns into a fine meal. If desired, toast the acorn meal for 5-7 minutes at 375°F/190°C/gas mark 5. Transfer the acorn meal to a dish.
  2. Place the egg whites in a shallow dish. Coat each salmon fillet in egg white.
  3. Coat each fillet with the acorn meal.
  4. Transfer coated fillets to a slightly greased or non-stick baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 10-15 minutes in a 425°F/220°C/gas mark 7 oven, or until the fish is flaky when pulled apart with a fork.
  6. Serve.
  7. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in in a frying pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the coated salmon fillets.
  8. Pan fry the salmon for 2–3 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fillet, until fish is flaky when pulled apart with a fork.
  9. Serve.

Recipe source: Wikibooks Cookbook · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikibooks contributors (history) · Wiki markup removed and reformatted
Photo: Acorn crust salmon by Ryczka (CC0) · source