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This dukkah-crusted salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that tastes far more impressive than the effort it requires. A swipe of harissa-mayo helps the dukkah cling to the fish, creating a nutty, golden crust that stays crisp while the salmon stays tender. With dukkah in the freezer, this comes together in minutes.

Dukkah Crusted Salmon

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Servings 4 servings
Calories 347 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 600 grams Atlantic salmon, 4 fillets (about 150 grams each)
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal Kosher salt, or 1/2 teaspoon Morton’s Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise,  (regular or light; avoid fat-free)
  • 1 Tablespoon tablespoon harissa paste, (I love NY Shuk Signature Harissa Paste)
  • 1/2 cup Dukkah
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Pat the salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and harissa paste. Brush the top of each fillet with a thin layer of the harissa-mayo. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of dukkah over each fillet, pressing gently so it adheres.
  • Sear the salmon. Heat a 12-inch cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. When the oil is hot and shimmering, place the salmon fillets dukkah-side down into the skillet. Reduce heat to medium. Sear for about 2 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.
  • Finish in the oven. Flip the fillets, transfer the skillet to the oven, and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 130°F for rare or 140° F for medium.
  • Serve. Remove from oven and serve immediately

Notes

This dukkah-crusted salmon is the kind of weeknight dinner that tastes far more impressive than the effort it requires. A swipe of harissa-mayo helps the dukkah cling to the fish, creating a nutty, golden crust that stays crisp while the salmon stays tender. With dukkah in the freezer, this comes together in minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 31gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 823mgPotassium: 815mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 104IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
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