Paleo Salmon en Croute
Elevate your dinner menu with this Paleo Salmon en Croute, a healthy, grain-free twist on the classic dish. This recipe encases tender, flaky salmon fillets in a perfectly crisp almond flour crust, infused with the rich flavors of garlic, onion, dill, and a zesty lemon Dijon glaze. Made with paleo-friendly ingredients like coconut oil and almond flour, it's a wholesome, gluten-free option that's both impressive and delicious. Easy to prepare in just under an hour, this elegant dish is perfect for special occasions or an indulgent weeknight meal. Serve it warm with your favorite roasted vegetables or a side salad for a nutrient-packed, restaurant-quality dining experience at home. Perfect for those following paleo or low-carb diets, this stunning recipe combines gourmet flair with clean eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 cups almond flour
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut oil, and a pinch of sea salt. Mix until it forms a crumbly dough.
Beat 1 egg and add to the almond flour mixture, continuing to mix until the dough is smooth. Form it into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, dijon mustard, fresh dill, garlic powder, onion powder, 0.5 teaspoon sea salt, and black pepper. Brush this mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
Take the dough out of the refrigerator and roll it out between two pieces of parchment paper to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Cut the rolled dough into two pieces, each large enough to encase a salmon fillet.
Place each salmon fillet on top of a piece of dough. Fold the dough over to enclose the salmon, pinching the edges firmly to seal.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and water to make an egg wash. Brush it over the dough to give it a nice color as it bakes.
Place the en croute salmon pieces on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the salmon is cooked through.
Remove from the oven and allow to sit for a few minutes before serving warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2267 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 194.9 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.8 g | 304% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 504 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 2993 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 103.4 g | 207% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 484 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 181 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
