Wild Rice Crusted Salmon

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.

Grain:

Wild Rice [1]

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

Active time:

40 minutes

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition:

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

Author:

Barbara Mattaliano, Goose Valley Wild Rice. For more great wild rice recipes, visit Goose Valley Wild Rice [2].

Course:

Main dishes

Meal:

Dinner

Rating:

Description:

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.