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Hazelnut-Crusted Salmon

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"Easy enough for family, fancy enough for company--moist, flavorful salmon showcasing the flavors of the Pacific Northwest." — LINDASUE52

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1 pound salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon

1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Arrange salmon on the baking sheet and spread with equal amounts mayonnaise. Top with hazelnuts and sprinkle with tarragon, orange zest, salt and pepper.
Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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We loved this ! It gets high marks for simple, fresh taste - doesn't cover the flavor of the salmon - and it's a breeze to prepare. I added a little Orange juice to the mayo and tarragon and mixed it up before I spread it onto the fish. I served fresh asparagus sauted in butter and some crusty dinner rolls. NO LEFT OVERS ! Thanks so much !

—Creekside

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Mar 29, 2010

Lacking a little flavor, but the fish was very nice and moist.

—franybanany

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Dec 19, 2006

I have made this many times to rave reviews. Easy, looks lovely on the plate. I mixed in a Tbsp or so of orange juice to the mayo mixture. Also used a pinch of dried tarragon as I did not have fresh, worked out fine. Think I might try crushed macadamia nuts next time. This one is a KEEPER!

—JLS8765

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Jan 10, 2007

Loved it! I used regular mayo and mixed in some dijon mustard. My husband thought this was the best salmon recipe we've ever had!

—vj87

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Aug 19, 2008

I followed your basic recipe EXCEPT I added a couple teaspoons of honey Dijon mustard to regular mayo (as suggested by another reviewer) and used almonds, dill & lemon zest instead of hazelnuts, tarragon & orange zest. I also added a light sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese to the salmon 5 minutes before the fish was done. Served with lemon wedges. YUM!

—DEBRALU

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Dec 21, 2008

I have made this recipe several times and it is a winner! Like several of the previous reviewers, I used low fat mayo, a little juice from the orange and dijon mustard. I mixed all my ingredients together and top the salmon. The salmon is VERY moist and always gets rave reviews. I love cooking, and this recipe is so easy it's almost embarassing!!

—Karina

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Mar 29, 2011

Awesome! My boyfriend ate the entire thing in 3 min he loved it so much. I made a few changes, I used half the amount of recommended mayo (i used regular mayo not fat free), and doubled the orange zest, which I added straight to the mayo. I also squeezed a little juice from the orange into the mayo, then spread it onto the fish. I used macadamia nuts instead of hazelnuts because I couldn't find any hazelnuts in my grocery store, and I didn't add any salt since the macadamia nuts already had salt on them. It came out delicious! Will definitely make this again!

—kelseyejzak

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Oct 05, 2009

I've been making this recipe for a couple of years now and can't find one to top it! Every time I make it, everyone raves about it. You can also use almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc... I usually serve it with the Lemon Dill Rice recipe on this site and steamed carrots. Absolutely wonderful!

—alison c.

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Nutrition

Calories
309 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
9 g
3%

Cholesterol
56 mg
19%

Fat
21.2 g
33%

Fiber
1.7 g
7%

Protein
22.2 g
44%

Sodium
555 mg
22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Hazelnut-Crusted Salmon

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 309
Calories from Fat: 191

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.2g 33 %
** Saturated Fat 3g 15 %
** Cholesterol 56mg 19 %
Sodium 555mg 22 %
Potassium 481mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 9g 3 %
** Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7 %
Protein 22.2g 44 %
** Sugars 4.7g
Vitamin A 1 %
Vitamin C 8 %
Calcium 4 %
** Iron 11 %
** Thiamin 41 %
** Niacin 89 %
** Vitamin B6 42 %
** Magnesium 20 %
** Folate 27 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.