Recipe courtesy of Oats Everyday
In this tasty, heart-healthy entrée, salmon fillets are brushed with a sweet and savoury honey mustard glaze, then topped with oats for a delicious crunch.
Honey Mustard Oat-Crusted Salmon
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats or quick oats
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp canola oil
- 4 salmon skinless, fillets, about 6oz/170 grams each
- 1/4 cup grainy Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp honey, warmed slightly to liquefy
- canola oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place the oats, thyme and salt in a shallow dish. Drizzle with canola oil and stir well to combine.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.
- Stir together mustard and honey. Brush generously over one side of the salmon.
- Generously sprinkle the oat topping over the glazed salmon, then place on a non-stick baking sheet or lightly oiled cast iron pan.
- Transfer to the oven and cook until the salmon is cooked through and oats are golden, about 10 minutes.
Rolled Oats: The most common oats you’ll find in the store, they are also referred to as old-fashioned oats. If someone asked you to picture oats, this is the traditional shape that probably jumps into your head. Rolled Oats are whole oats which have been toasted, hulled, steamed and then rolled. These oats absorb a lot of liquid and cook fairly quickly. They also hold their shape well when cooking. Rolled Oats are mainstay ingredients in granola bars and muesli.
Quick Oats: Also commonly available, these oats have been cut, steamed and rolled into thinner flaking making them quicker to cook. They’re frequently used in muffins, cookies and bread. Making a bowl of plain Quick Oats with your choice of toppings is an alternative to more processed instant oatmeal packages.