Salmon with Almonds and Herbs

Portion Size: 4 oz. 

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
8 (5oz.) Fresh or Frozen skinless salmon filletsMay use other fresh fish types.
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
2 Slices Whole Wheat Bread, torn
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup snipped fresh basil 0r 2 Tablespoons dried basil, crushed
¼ cup onionWash, peel and chop fine.
2 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley or 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼  cup lemon Juice
½ teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 
2Coat a shallow baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.  
3Combine bread, almonds, snipped or dried basil, onion, parsley, salt and salt and garlic in a food processor until coarsely chopped.  
4Place fish in baking dish.  Drizzle with lemon juice.  Spread mayonnaise on each piece of fish. 
5Gently pat some of the  dry mixture on top of each piece of fish.  
6Bake uncovered for 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a forkCook until internal temperature reaches 145° F for 15 seconds.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates