Name: Maple Baked Salmon with Chopped Almonds
Ingredients: 4 ounces salmon fillets (skinless (each fillet should be about 3or 85 grams)); 1/2 cup almonds (chopped coarsely, 125 mL); 1/4 cup maple syrup (50 mL); 1/4 cup orange juice (50 mL); 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh, 25 mL); 2 tablespoons soy sauce (light, 25 mL); 2 cloves garlic (crushed)

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Maple Baked Salmon with Chopped Almonds

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Developed for the Almond Board of California by Award-Winning Author and Registered Dietitian, Liz Pearson
(NC) - The delectable flavour of baked salmon marinated with sweet maple dressing makes this dish taste so good it will definitely become a mealtime staple. The almonds are a great source of fibre (3.5 g) and magnesium (76 mg), while the salmon provides an excellent dose of healthy, omega-3 fats.
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Makes

Ingredients

4 ounces salmon fillets skinless (each fillet should be about 3or 85 grams)
1/2 cup almonds chopped coarsely, 125 mL
1/4 cup maple syrup 50 mL
1/4 cup orange juice 50 mL
2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh, 25 mL
2 tablespoons soy sauce light, 25 mL
2 cloves garlic crushed

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 F (220 C). Line an 8-inch (20 x 20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper.
Place the four salmon fillets in pan leaving 1/2 inch (1 cm) between pieces.
Chop the almonds by hand or use a hand held blender (it only takes a few seconds with a hand held blender). Distribute the chopped almonds evenly on top of the fillets.
In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup, orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce and crushed garlic.
Use a spoon to gently baste the marinade over top of each fillet.
Bake salmon for about 15 to 20 minutes or until fish is just done.
While the fish is baking, baste top with marinade at least once or twice.
When removing fish from the pan, leave the leftover marinade behind and discard.
Serve the fish with brown rice and a green salad or vegetables.

Notes

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: Calories 260 kcals, Cholesterol 54 mg, Total fat 15 g, Saturated 2.4 g, Monounsaturated 6.6 g, Polyunsaturated 4.8 g, Fibre 1.1 g, Calcium 45 mg, Magnesium 54 mg, Sodium 187 mg, Carb 11 g, Potassium 446 mg, Protein 21 g, Vitamin E 2.3 mg