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Baked Crusted Salmon

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Viella

Ingredients

  • 3 cups breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 3 tsp butter
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 6 oz salmon fillets

Equipment & Utensils

  • Large bowl
  • Sauté pan/Skillet/Fry pan
  • Baking tray

Instructions

  • Combine breadcrumbs, mustard seeds, salt, pepper, sesame seeds, thyme and lemon zest in a bowl and set aside.
  • Heat butter in pan until almost melted, then tip in combined ingredients.
  • Sauté until ingredients are light brown and your breadcrumb mixture has a light crunch to it, then remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Place mustard and mayo in a bowl and mix together.
  • Place salmon fillets on baking tray, skin side down, and spread mustard and mayo mixture on the top.
  • Once breadcrumb mixture has cooled, add egg and combine.
  • Spoon breadcrumb mixture on top of salmon fillets pressing down a little to ensure it adheres to the mustard and mayo.
  • Place salmon into a preheated oven at 350 and cook for approx. 15 minutes, dependent upon desired temperature.