Baklava Salmon

Most people wonder how to cook salmon when they should worry more about how to choose the right one. There are a lot of easy fish recipes to be found on the web. When cooking salmon, look for the signature salmon-pinkish orange color of the fish, whether it is cut into steaks or fillets. It should be firm that springs back when pressed lightly.

Its several varieties can be prepared in a wide variety of healthy food recipes from raw sushi, sashimi and ceviche to more elaborate preparations combining it with different ingredients, herbs and spices. This fish can be transformed easily into appetizers, soups, salads and main courses with an Asian, American, Mediterranean and European flavor depending on the other ingredients, herbs and spices used. Check the video below for an easy way to cook baked salmon.

But if you want a recipe similar to above but with a bit more challenge, then consider trying this salmon recipe below.

Baklava Salmon (Salmon With Honey, Butter, Walnuts, and Mustard)

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons whole grain mustard (or your favorite) or 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard (or your favorite)
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup walnuts or 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
4 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
4 (4 ounce) salmon fillets
fresh ground pepper
kosher salt
1/4 limes (optional) or 1 lemon (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°; Line shallow roasting pan with non-stick aluminum foil, or spray with non-stick pan spray.
2. In small bowl, blend butter, mustard, and honey, set aside; in another bowl, mix together bread crumbs, nuts, and parsley.
3. Place salmon fillets on prepared pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and brush with honey-mustard mixture; sprinkle tops with crumb/nut mixture; if any remains, press into sides of salmon.
4. Bake salmon 12-15 minutes in preheated oven, or until it flakes easily with a fork, serve with lime or lemon wedge.

recipe: Baklava Salmon (Salmon With Honey, Butter, Walnuts, and Mustard) by TigerJo from food.com