This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds.
A year ago, I never would have thought I would be eating salmon, much less loving salmon. Now I cannot get enough of it.
Though fresh salmon can be on the pricey side (um, $7.99 per filet is rough on my credit card), I try to treat myself to a filet a couple of times per month.
I have found several seasoning combinations that I love, but I am continually on the lookout for new and creative ways to make my salmon taste extra delicious.
When Blue Diamond sent me their Honey Dijon almonds, I knew I wanted to make something bold. I wanted to make something unique, something flavorful, and something healthy.
What could be more bold, unique, flavorful, and healthy than seasoning salmon filets with honey Dijon almonds? Not much.
And while the almond crusted salmon is delicious all on its own, I couldn’t leave you without a healthy side of greens. Everything just looks and tastes better served alongside a fancy schmancy (but oh-so easy) arugula salad!
This whole dish does look kind of fancy, doesn’t it? Pretty please do not let that intimidate you. While I honestly think this meal is something you could find on a restaurant menu or at a dinner party, it is one of the easiest dishes I have thrown together in the past several weeks. If you can blend some almonds, whisk up a salad dressing, and work an oven…. well, my friends, you can impress the panties off of anyone that you make this for. It is totally okay to impress yourself, too!
Honey Dijon Almond Crusted Salmon + Honey Dijon Dressed Arugula Salad
Gluten-Free
Serves 2
Ingredients
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 TB lemon juice
1 TB Dijon mustard
2 tsp honey
3/4 cup Bold Honey Dijon Blue Diamond almonds
2 6-ounce fresh skinless salmon filets (wild caught is preferable, but sustainably grown is fine too)
4 cups fresh arugula
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet.
2. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey in a small bowl or mason jar. Whisk or shake (with a lid) until well-combined. Place in the refrigerator until serving time.
3. Place almonds in a blender or food processor. I used my mini food processor. Pulse for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the almonds look like this:
4. Coat one side of both filets with the ground almonds. Carefully flip the filets and place them on the baking sheet. Coat the second side with the remaining ground almonds. You can also coat the edges of each filet, if you wish.
5. Bake the salmon filets for approximately 20 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
6. Plate the salmon filets alongside a bed of arugula. Top each salad with the honey Dijon dressing.
I am obsessed with how delicious this entire meal turned out. I am now also obsessed with the idea of coating fish with ground seasoned almonds. While the honey Dijon flavor pairs perfectly with salmon, I cannot help but be excited to try some other flavor combinations. I am sure the salt ‘n vinegar or Habanero BBQ flavors would be unreal.
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OMG. This sounds off the charts good!! Love how you used the almonds here….so unique!
Thanks so much, Alexis, and thank you for sharing it! I mega appreciate it. Now I want to hoard allll of the almond flavors and make salmon every single day. Except that would be expensive….
When I got these in the mail and popped the first couple in my mouth, I thought about how great they’d be with salmon! I don’t really prepare fish at home much anymore, but it sounds soooo delicious! Especially paired with some perfectly dressed greens
Great minds think a like!! I’d say you need to buy some one of these days and go for it. It literally could not be easier 🙂
Great recipe! Going to try tonight!
Thank you! I hope you love it as much as I do 🙂
Crusting things in nuts…always fun! 😉 Yum!
ALWAYS!! It is amazing how much texture and flavor they give to your favorite protein source. I’m in love 🙂
Salmon is my one of my favorite fish to prepare at home because it is so versatile and can take on so many flavors. I’ve never used crushed almonds in my cooking, but this sounds delicious. A lot of flavor and a bit of crunch in each bite!
Exactly!! The flavor and texture were both spot on with this meal. You should definitely try out some flavored almonds from Blue Diamond next time you perpare salmon. It’s my new favorite obsession 😉 They also have some killer flavors, so I don’t think I’ll be getting bored with it anytime soon.
Salmon is my favorite fish so I’m always looking at new ways to dress it up! I can’t wait to try this!
I cannot wait for you to make it, too!! If you love salmon then I am sure you will enjoy it 🙂
Yum! While I’m sure I’d enjoy the chicken version of this more I really need to talk myself into preparing more fish!
DO IT, Erin!! Make the salmon!! 😉
This looks great! I love salmon and would love to try this recipe! Thanks for showing it to me!
You are so welcome, Olivia! Let me know if you give it a try!
This looks wonderful! I am not much of a salmon person but now I think I should give it another try.
You definitely should! I promise that the flavored almonds make it taste extra delicious and crispy 🙂
I’ve never tried salmon this way! Indeed I cook it too simple compared to yours, now I want to try it 🙂
You definitely should! It is SUCH an easy way to flavor it, and it provides an awesome crispy texture!
Holy Honey Mustard! I just had a honey mustard KIND bar, and I was just thinking of how I can incorporate more of those flavors into my life. This recipe nailed it!
I have never tried the honey mustard KIND bar, but it sounds delicious! I’m glad you are a honey mustard fan, because you would LOVE this salmon. I hope you try it, Salima 🙂
Oh my god this looks incredible! I’m going to have to try this soon 🙂
Thank you, Bree!! I hope you love it 🙂
YUM! This looks great! I make Dijon Salmon a lot but have never thought to add almonds! Totally following you on Pinterest now so I can see all your great recipe ideas! 😀
That’s so great, Lora! I’m glad you will be following along 🙂 I hope you give this recipe a try. It will take Dijon salmon to a whole new level!
I have been putting Dijon mustard on nearly everything lately…I have to get my hands on those almonds. This recipe looks awesome!
They are awesome!! Who needs “breading” when you can use almonds? 😀
What a great idea to use pre-seasoned almonds to put crust on a fish! Love it!
Thanks Dani! I love the fact that it literally only requires TWO ingredients. It’s simplicity at its finest 😉
I love Blue diamond almonds so I’m always excited to see one of your recipes for almonds. This one is another winner!!
Thank you! You’ll have to let me know which flavor varieties you try!
What a delicious idea!! It does look super fancy – I could totally host a dinner party and make everything think I spent hours pouring over the kitchen preparing that. 😉 Thanks for sharing!
Those are the best kind of dinners, don’t you think?? 😉
For sure 🙂
This sounds fab! I love peppery arugula too!
It is SO good! It’s nice to have something a little different from the usual Romaine or spinach.