Almond Encrusted Salmon

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper (freshly, and coarsely ground)
• 2-6 ounces salmon fillets
• 1 egg white (beaten, placed in shallow bowl)
• 1/2 cup almonds (slivered, placed on small plate)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon butter (clarified is best, as it will not burn)
• 3 ounces lemon juice (juice of one lemon, reserving 2 very thin slices)

Directions

1. 1

   Turn oven to 250ºF or lower, for keeping salmon warm while making sauce.

2. 2

   Put flour on small plate and season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Dredge fillets in flour and shake off all excess.

4. 4

   Dip fillets in egg and then press into plate with almonds, turn over and coat other side, pressing any loose almonds onto fish.

5. 5

   Pour olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon butter in a heavy pan over medium heat.

6. 6

   When butter starts to bubble, gently place fish in pan.

7. 7

   Sauté 3 minutes per side, then put on a plate and put in oven.

8. 8

   Deglaze pan with lemon juice.

9. 9

   Add remaining butter and capers, whisking gently until melted.

10. 10

    Plate salmon, drizzle with sauce, garnish with sliver of lemon, and serve.