Ingredients

2 tbls. extra virgin olive oil

1/2 c. sliced almonds

1/2 c. grated bread crumbs

1 t. fresh thyme leaves, chopped

1 t. lemon rind, finely chopped

2 tbls. green or black olives

4 five oz. salmon filets

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  2. Heat the olive oil in a small sauté pan and sauté the almonds until lightly toasted and just fragrant.

  3. Remove pan from heat and stir in bread crumbs, thyme, lemon rind and olives.

  4. Prepare a baking sheet or pan with oil, parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking; place salmon in the pan.

  5. Lightly press 1/4 of the crumb mixture on the top surface of each salmon fillet.

  6. Bake the salmon for 12 - 15 minutes, until just opaque in the center.