This tasty Sriracha Almond Crusted Salmon recipe is quick, easy, and loaded with nutrients! You’re gonna love this healthy protein-packed dish!
This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds. SRIRACHA almonds. Cue confetti.
There’s a new nut in town, folks and it’s destined to take your snacking game to the next level! Allow me to introduce you to the new foodie love of my life. Full of garlicky sweet chili flavor with just the right amount of spice and zing, these extra BOLD Sriracha almonds are deeeelicious!
At one point, one of my twin jars went missing. I about lost my mind. While I may be accustomed to the pilot and chickpea running off with my food, there’s a line no one shall cross. That line is reserved for two things: my cheese stash and my almonds. Do not mess with a girl’s almonds. Especially when they’re doused in Sriracha.
Sriracha makes you happy. “Happy people don’t kill their husbands, they just don’t!”
Unless their husbands steal their almonds.
Run Paul, run!
Though they’re great for snacking and positively awesome straight up, I couldn’t resist srirachafying my lunch. You’re going to FLIP over this salmon!
Sriracha Almond Crusted Salmon
We went NUTS over it! Literally! ….. for a dish that’s lean, clean, and gloriously gluten-free. The almond-salmon combo is chock full of protein and healthy fats, making this a filling lunch [or dinner] that you can feel good about!
Grab a fork and dig in!
Oh hello! Let’s not forget our veggies! A big green salad drizzled with my super tasty Feta Dressing made an easy peasy side for this delicious dish!
Sriracha Almond Crusted Salmon
Ingredients
- ½ cup Blue Diamond Sriracha Almonds
- 1 lb fresh Wild Alaskan Salmon (skin on)
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 egg white, whisked
- 2 TBSP oil plus a bit extra as needed
SRIRACHA YOGURT SAUCE:
- ½ cup greek yogurt
- 1-2 TBSP Sriracha plus extra to taste
- 1 TBSP white vinegar
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven or toaster oven to 425 degrees F.
- Add almonds to a bag and crush into coarse crumbs using any tool of your choosing. I used a mason jar but a wine bottle or glass olive oil bottle also works!
- Pat salmon dry and sprinkle with 1/8 tsp of salt.
- Brush with egg white and top with crushed Sriracha almonds. Press to coat.
- Since we’re searing these skin-on [it helps keep the tender easily-flaked fish together] only one side of the salmon will need a coating.
- Next place a TBSP or two of oil in a pan or skillet and bring to medium-high heat.
- Add salmon.
- Sear each side for a minute or two, adding more oil if needed, then transfer to the oven to bake.
- With a spatula, gently move the salmon to a foil lined baking sheet, skin side down, and bake for approximately 5-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets, until the center is fully cooked and opaque.
- If you’re using a cast-iron or oven-safe skillet, pop that bad boy with the fish directly in the oven.
- The result is a crisp, flavorful crust on the outside with a tender flaky inside.
- Serve piping hot and devour immediately.
- FEELING SAUCY? Serve with a drizzle of Sriracha chili sauce or whip up a ramekin of Sriracha yogurt sauce by whisking together the sauce ingredients above.
Questions & Reviews
Just popped over to get the link for this amazing dish for next week’s meal plan. I LOVE salmon and you’ve done such a bang up job on this, Jenn. One of the nicest recipes I’ve seen in a long time. This delicious fish doesn’t need much and you’ve enhanced it’s flavors beautifully. Can’t wait to share!!
Thank you, thank you! <3
Salmon is my FAVORITE lunch and made like this would make it even more so. Just mouthwatering. And I’m in love with that pudgy little hand getting her veggies in.
I made this last night – SO GOOD!!!!
I only put 1 TBSP of Sriracha sauce in the yogurt dip. It was pretty spicy w just 1 TBSP.
Thanks Jenn for another great recipe!
So glad you loved it Cammie! Thanks for popping back in to let me know – your comments always make my day! 🙂
Salmon is my favorite fish, and I make it weekly. I love the sriracha going on here, and the crust on that salmon looks amazing! This is a must try. 🙂
I want to start participating more often in the WIAW. How do I go about linking up? Are other people hosting it each week? Thanks for any info!!!
Hey Cathy! I’m sorry I’ve been all over the place this month [moving + househunting shenanigans] so I’ve not been updating my blog on WIAW when I’m not hosting. The party bops around from my blog, Arman’s [The Big Man’s World] Laura’s [Sprint 2 the Table] and Meg’s [Clean Eats Fast Feets] depending on our changing schedules. I’ll hopefully be hosting it more once I have a home and internet connection set up! Let me know if there’s anything else you have a question on and I’d be happy to help! xoxo
That salmon salad combo is making me so hungry! This is such a beautiful spread!
YUM! Sriracha, almonds and salmon are my favorites 😀 thanks for a fabulous recipe!
These are on my grocery list for next time. I hope our area carries them….I can’t wait to try them:)
Thanks Karen! You’ll flip! They’re SO GOOD!
THIS IS AMAZING. I LOVE Blue Diamond almonds, so I have to try this!:)
I’m obsessed with covering salmon in almonds – how have I never tried it with flavored almonds?! As soon as I can get my hands on the sriracha almonds, I’m doing it. Looks so good!
Do it right meooooow! <3
That chubby baby hand is too much!
And you know I need these nuts. (TWSS)
I love salmon, and the combination of the flavors and the crunch from the almonds sounds delicious! I can’t wait to try this recipe.
OMG, this looks delicious. I am so craving salmon now. Yum!!
Oh, wow. I love almonds, Sriracha, and salmon. This looks womderful. Have to try it.
Thanks Kitty!
Thankfully I don’t have a husband and didn’t have to share my sriracha almonds because they were blow my mind good!