SPICY CORNMEAL CRUSTED ALASKA SALMON

Prep Time: 5     Cook Time: 15

Servings: 4

Preheat oven to 425ºF.

Blend cornmeal, seasoning, and salt in zip-top plastic bag. Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska Salmon under cold water, then toss in cornmeal coating.

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet to medium-high heat; add fillets to pan. Cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Spray-coat tops of fillets. Turn salmon over gently and cook an additional 4 minutes.  

Transfer browned fillets to baking sheet and cook an additional 6 to 8 minutes. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout.


Nutrients per serving: 244 calories, 9g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 34% calories from fat, 105mg cholesterol, 30g protein, 9g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 719mg sodium, 16mg calcium and 1g omega-3 fatty acids.

1/3 cup medium to coarse-grind cornmeal
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons favorite spicy seasoning (Cajun, Mexican, Caribbean Jerk, Italian, curry blend, etc.)
1 teaspoon salt
4 skinless Alaska Salmon fillets (4 to 6 oz. each)
1 Tablespoon olive, canola, peanut or grapeseed oil
Nonstick cooking spray

15
Min