This delicious roasted Walnut and Pumpkin Seed Crusted Salmon with Honey, Ginger, Orange marinade is a super, simple, healthy family meal. It is so easy to prepare and full of fresh flavors.
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What are the health benefits of wild Alaskan Salmon
Wild Alaskan Salmon swim around in the wild, eating as nature intended which makes them rich in omega 3, vitamins, minerals and Astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant. Astaxanthin is a naturally-occurring carotenoid. This is a reddish pigment produced by micro-algae and eaten by salmon and other marine life, e.g. crab, lobster, etc which makes them pink. Astaxanthin can protects cells and the nervous system from oxidative damage. It is beneficial to joints and skin amongst many other health benefits.
How to make Walnut and Pumpkin Seed Crusted Salmon with Honey, Ginger and Orange Marinade
- Start by making the marinade, combine the honey, ginger and orange juice and mix together with the olive oil.
- Place the salmon into an ovenproof dish and cover with the marinade, refrigerate for around an hour to allow the flavours to meld together.
- Slice the tomatoes in half, place on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil and place some minced garlic on each half.
- Spread the chopped walnuts and pumpkin seeds over the salmon and spoon over some of the marinade.
- Roast the salmon and tomatoes in the oven for around 20 minutes. Be careful not to over roast the salmon as it may become too dry.
- Place the black noodles in a pan of boiling water and cook for around 4-5 minutes, giving them a stir to make sure the noodles don't clump together.
Adding a marinade of honey, orange and fresh ginger plus a crust of chopped walnuts and whole pumpkin seeds only enhances the health benefits of the dish. Pumpkin seeds are a great source of protein. They are rich in zinc, magnesium, manganese and plant-based omega 3's.
Walnuts contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats aka the good fats. They are also a valuable vegetarian source of the essential fatty acid omega-3 plus a good source of iron, selenium, calcium, zinc, vitamin E and some B vitamins.
What are Black Noodles made of?
These are a tasty addition to our kitchen and a great alternative to regular pasta - King Soba Organic Black Rice Noodles.
- Black noodles are made from black rice, a deep purple coloured rice rich in minerals and fibre.
- Black rice is particularly nutritious. It contains several times more protein and minerals than ordinary white rice. It is rich in iron, calcium, zinc, manganese, selenium, and B vitamins.
- The noodles are really quick to prepare compared to my usual pasta spaghetti. They are also wheat and gluten-free and suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Do you use fresh or frozen Salmon in this recipe?
We use both. Sometimes fresh but we also keep some in the freezer as a back up. Make sure if using frozen Salmon to defrost in enough time. You can overnight defrost in the fridge or plunge into cold water 30 minutes before using.
Fishy Tips
- Always check for your fish for bones, although I've never found one in a Salmon fillet, it's best to take the time to check.
- Make sure the fish is dry but patting it with a piece of kitchen towel before covering with the marinade. This will help the fish absorb all the great flavours from the honey, ginger and orange.
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Walnut and Pumpkin Seed Crusted Salmon
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons runny honey
- 3 cm/1 inch Fresh Ginger, chopped
- Juice of 1 large Orange
- ½ cup Olive oil
- 2 x Salmon Fillets
- 40 grams/⅓ cup Walnuts, roughly chopped
- 40 grams/⅓ cup Pumpkin seeds
- 3 Large Tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 100 g/4 ounces Black Rice Soba Noodles
Instructions
- First make the marinade for the Salmon. Combine the honey, ginger and orange juice and stir well. Mix together with the olive oil.
- Add the raw Salmon to an ovenproof dish and pour over the marinade.
- Put in the fridge for 1 hour to allow the flavours to combine.
- Sprinkle the chopped walnuts and pumpkin seeds over the Salmon and spoon over some of the marinade.
- Wash and halve the tomatoes. Place on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil and place some minced garlic on each tomato.
- Place the Salmon and Tomatoes into the oven and roast for around 20 minutes, spooning marinade over the Salmon halfway through the cooking time.
- Meanwhile, place a pan of water to boil, then add the black soba noodles and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid the noodles clumping together.
- Serve with a crisp green salad.
*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.
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