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.
Active time
40 minutesTotal time
40 minutesYield
6 servingsNutrition
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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
- Dredge salmon pieces in flour and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, half and half, salt and pepper. In a wide bowl, mix together rice, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Dip salmon in egg wash then coat with rice mixture, pressing rice onto salmon.
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 660Total Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Sodium: 600mg
Carbohydrate: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Total Sugars: 2g (Added Sugar: 0g)
Protein: 41g
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