RECIPES

Macadamia and herb crusted salmon

Not only does this dish boast healthy fats for cardiovascular health, it is quick to prepare and tastes sensational. The whole family will be impressed. 

Ingredients for salmon

½ cup of macadamia nuts

Rind of 1 lemon (finely grated)

Garlic clove, crushed

½ cup chopped parsley

Small amount of salt to season

4 x 150g salmon fillets with skin on

Lemon wedges to serve

 Methods for salmon

Preheat oven to 220ºC.

Place macadamia nuts, lemon rind, parsley, garlic and salt in a food processor and process until combine.

Place the salmon flesh side up on a baking tray lined with baking paper and spread the paste evenly over the fleshy part of the salmon, press on evenly using your fingers.

Cook salmon for ~15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition information (per serve): Kilojoules: 2000kJ (476cal) Protein: 44g Carbohydrate: 1g Fat: 32g Saturated fat: 6g Fibre: 2g Sodium: 83mg