Honey & Walnut Salmon

I am always looking for new ways to prepare salmon, especially in the winter when the grill isn't that accessible. I found this recipe in the free Costco cookbook that they give out every Thanksgiving weekend. I made it the other night and it was delicious. I served it with potatoes just because we had rice the night before, but next time I make it I will serve it with rice or mixed greens. 

Here is how you make it: 

Ingredients: 

• 1 1/2 lb salmon fillet
•  sea salt & pepper
• 2 tbsp stone ground mustard
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tsp finely chopped basil or tarragon (I used tarragon) 
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

Directions: 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray (or lay foil down, that is what I usually do).

1. Remove skin from salmon (if you can, I always wait until after it is cooked because it is just too hard to get off when raw I think). Cut into 4 pieces. Place on baking sheet and lightly season with salt & pepper.  
2. In a small bowl, mix mustard, honey, herb, & garlic. Spread mixture evenly on top of the salmon pieces. 
3. Sprinkle chopped walnuts evenly on top of each piece of salmon. 
4. Bake for 10- 15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. 

Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!