Walnut-Sage Crusted Baked Salmon
This Walnut-Sage Crusted Baked Salmon is topped with a layer of Carandini’s Italian Cheese Dressing and a mixture of toasted walnuts & sage for a crunchy texture. Not only is it infused with seasonal flavors, it makes a beautiful presentation and requires minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Carandini Italian Cheese Dressing with Sweet White Vinegar and Parmigiano Reggiano, plus more for drizzling (optional)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage leaves
- 4 salmon fillets, 4-6 oz each
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the walnuts to the pan and toast for 1-2 minutes until slightly fragrant. Stir in minced sage and remove the pan from the heat source.
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Place the salmon fillets, skin-side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon Carandini Italian Cheese Dressing with Sweet White Vinegar and Parmigiano Reggiano evenly over each salmon fillet until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Evenly spread the toasted walnuts over each salmon fillet. Gently press down to allow walnuts to adhere to the fish.
- Place in the oven and bake for 8-12 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle the top of the salmon with additional Carandini Italian Cheese Dressing, if desired. Serve immediately.