Nut Crusted Salmon (Boma)

By ArmySister

Served at Boma, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Walt Disney World Resorts

Ingredients

• 1/2 tablespoon Cumin Seeds
• 1/2 tablespoon Coriander Seeds
• 1/2 tablespoon Curry Powder
• 1/4 cup Roasted Cashews
• 1/4 cup Roasted Pistachios
• 1/4 cup + 1 T. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, shelled
• 1 tablespoon Honey-roasted Peanuts
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 4 8 ounce Salmon Fillets
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat the oven to 350o.

2. Toast the cumin, coriander, and curry in a skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not burned. Place this seasoning mixture in a food processor and process for one minute.

3. Add the cashews, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, sugar, and cayenne pepper to the bowl and pulse several times until the nuts are evenly ground, but still coarse.

4. Coat both sides of the salmon pieces with olive oil and place in a baking dish.

5. Cover with the nut mixture and bake for 20 minutes or until the thickest part of the flakes easily with a fork.