Roasted Salmon With Macadamia-Cilantro Crust

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan; add nuts and cook 2 to 3 minutes until nuts start to color. Remove from heat.

Melt remaining tablespoon of butter, and pour into a 9- by 13-inch roasting pan. Place salmon in roasting pan, flesh-side up. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour nut mixture over fish. Roast 10 to 15 minutes, for medium.

Transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with cilantro.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Carbohydrates: 1.5 grams Net Carbs: 1 grams Fiber: 0.5 grams Protein: 57 grams Fat: 47.5 grams Calories: 657 Description:

"This delicious, easy entree couldn't be healthier: salmon is loaded with heart-healthy omega 3s and macadamia nuts are high in monounsaturated fats."