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Wild Rice Crusted Salmon

This healthy main course is packed with nutrients including Omega 3s, protein, and fiber. The egg wash seals in the fish’s juiciness, adding a rich buttery flavor that is irresistible. The wild rice crust is nutty and delicious. Ready in just 10 minutes. Enjoy it hot or cold.

Prep Time:

40 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 660
  • Total Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Carbohydrate: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Total Sugars: 2g (Added Sugar 0g)
  • Protein: 41g

Ingredients

2 lbs salmon fillet, cut into 6 pieces

½ cup whole wheat flour

2 eggs

3 tbsp half and half

Salt and pepper to taste

2 cups wild rice, cooked

½ cup Italian style breadcrumbs

6 tbsp olive oil

 

Instructions

  1. Dredge salmon pieces in flour and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, half and half, salt and pepper. In a wide bowl, mix together rice, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip salmon in egg wash then coat with rice mixture, pressing rice onto salmon. 
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in skillet and sear two pieces of salmon at a time for two minutes on each side. Set salmon aside on plate. Repeat to finish. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot or cold.

Barbara Mattaliano, Goose Valley Wild Rice. For more great wild rice recipes, visit Goose Valley Wild Rice.

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