Salmon with Herb-Almond Crust

This has to be one of our favorite ways to make salmon. It is quite tasty! I think you'll love it.

2 6 oz. Salmon Fillets, skinned

3 T chopped almonds

2 T butter, softened

2 T fine dry bread crumbs

1 T grated Parmesan Cheese

2 tsp. snipped Fresh Basil 

1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp. bottled minced garlic)

1/4 tps. freshly ground black pepper

Rinse fish; Pat dry. Measure thickness of fish; set aside. In a small bowl combine almonds, butter, bread crumbs, Parmesan, basil, lemon peel, garlic, and black pepper. Place fish on the greased rack of a broiler pan. Spoon nut mixture on top of fillets; spread slightly. Bake in a 450 degree oven for 4 to 6 minutes per 1/2 - inch thickness, or until fish flakes easily.

We like it best on the BBQ at about 425 degrees for 7 - 10 minutes. Again, depending upon thickness.