Crunchy wasabi crusted salmon with lime
Why I Love This Recipe
Coarsely ground wasabi peas are used as crumbs. The crunchy texture and the hint of wasabi along with lime zest compliments each other rather well.
Enjoy!
Ingredients You'll Need
3/4 cup wasabi peas (about 3 ounces)
4 (8-ounce) salmon fillets with skin (each about 1 inch to 1 1/4 inches thick)
1 tablespoon finely grated lime peel
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Lime wedges
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Blend wasabi peas in processor until ground but with some coarsely crushed pieces.
Lightly oil rimmed baking sheet.
Arrange salmon fillets, skin side down, on prepared baking sheet.
Sprinkle fish with salt.
Press ground wasabi peas onto tops of salmon fillets to adhere, covering tops completely.
Sprinkle grated lime peel over salmon; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil.
Roast salmon just until opaque in center, about 10 minutes.
Transfer salmon fillet to plate.
Drizzle with lime juice.
Garnish with lime wedges and serve with steamed jasmine rice.
