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Walnut-Crusted Salmon

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This quick and easy recipe makes an ideal weeknight dinner. This dish is high in vitamin B6 (from the salmon and walnuts), and I recommend eating it during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle to help build up progesterone levels. High levels of selenium, magnesium, and vitamin B12 make this dish a nutritional powerhouse. High levels of alpha- linolenic acid (ALA) found in walnuts have been shown to have anticarcinogenic and anti- inflammatory properties.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    35 minutes

  • Yield

    2 servings

Ingredients

2 (4-inch-long) daikon radishes, thinly sliced
Extra virgin olive oil
Dash of smoked salt
2 wild salmon fillets, 6 to 8 ounces each
3/4 cup raw walnuts or pecans
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
1 teaspoon ground anise seed or ground star anise
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
Cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place oven rack in the middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.

    Step 2

    In a baking dish, toss the radishes with a drizzle of olive oil and smoked salt.

    Step 3

    Place the salmon on top of the radishes, skin down.

    Step 4

    Pulse the walnuts in a grinder until finely ground.

    Step 5

    In a medium bowl, whisk molasses, anise seed, and salt to create a smooth glaze. Stir in the ground walnuts to form a thick paste.

    Step 6

    Spoon the paste over the salmon, distributing it evenly.

    Step 7

    Bake uncovered for 15 minutes or until the salmon easily flakes away when tested with a fork.

    Step 8

    Place on serving plates and sprinkle with cilantro.

    Step 9

    Serve right away.

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