Baked Salmon with Crumb Topping Recipe

Prep time 30 mins

Serves 8

Ingredients:

1 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs

1/3 cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped

1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion

1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 salmon fillet (2 pounds)

Directions:

In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, almonds, onion, thyme, salt and pepper; mix well. Add butter and toss lightly; set aside. Pat salmon dry. Place skin side down in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Spritz salmon with cooking spray; cover with crumb mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.