Crusted Salmon with Passion Fruit Mango Granola

Ingredients:

2 salmon filets (0.5 to 0.75 lb. per piece) wild caught

¼ cup olive oil

2/3 cup breadcrumbs (passion fruit mango granola)

¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

4 cloves garlic, minced

½ tsp. smoked paprika

½ tsp. garlic powder

¼ tsp. Salt

¼ tsp. pepper

Lemon wedges, to serve

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400°F | 200°C.
2. Pull salmon out of the fridge, and allow coming to room temp, for 15-20 minutes.
3. Take a plate, or shallow dishes and place all of the dry ingredients (bread crumbs (granola) parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, chopped parsley. Use a fork to mix together panko
4. Drizzle a little olive oil on top of salmon and then dredge in dry mix with Naturalvert granola press gently to make sure crumbs adhere.
5. Let salmon sit for 5 minutes to allow the coating to dry.
6. Meanwhile, in a 12 inch non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat, add oil, and heat until shimmering. You should have enough oil to cover the top layer of the salmon.
7. Sear salmon for about 2-5 minutes or until golden brown.
8. After, place salmon on baking pan and insert into oven for 5-7 minutes.(depending on the thickness of the salmon fillet)
9. Use an instant read thermometer to ensure salmon is cooked to 145 degrees internal temperature
10. Serve with lemon wedges

Serve with lemon wedges and a squeeze of lemon (optional). Team with a salad, steamed vegetables, rice or mashed potatoes.