This almond-flour crusted salmon (or steelhead) is a versatile and flavorful alternative to a wheat-flour-based coating on fish. Under ten ingredients!
Course fish dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword almond flour, baked fish, easy fish dinner, low-carb, salmon or steelhead
In a shallow bowl mix the almond flour, garlic powder, dried herbs, paprika, sea salt, and pepper.
Press salmon fillets into the seasoned almond flour mixture. Sprinkle a little more onto both sides of fillets.
Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoonful of oil and sear one side of salmon for 3-5 minutes or until almond flour just starts to brown. Flip fillets gently and sear for 3-5 more minutes.
Place the skillet into the oven. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the salmon flakes and the almond flour is browned and slightly crispy on both sides.
Notes
Baking time will depend on how thick the fillets are and how done the fish already is when you place it in the oven!
If using steelhead, sear the fillets skin-side down for about 3 minutes and allow to cool slightly. Use a thin spatula to lift the fillets off the skin. Reserve the skin or discard depending on the preferences of your diners, and return to the recipe.