Almond Crusted Salmon with Capers and Lemon

• vegetable oil↗2 tablespoons
• sliced almonds↗2 cups
• large eggs↗2
• salmon fillets, about 1/2 ",thick↗6
• fresh lemon juice↗3⁄4 cup
• capers↗4 tablespoons
• chilled butter6 tablespoons
• lemon slices6

  to garnish

• chopped parsley

  to garnish

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 200F.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   Place almonds in shallow baking dish.

4. 4

   Beat eggs to blend in medium bowl.

5. 5

   Dip salmon into eggs, turning to coat, then dip salmon into almonds, pressing firmly so that almonds adhere to fish.

6. 6

   Place salmon in skillet and cook until opaque in center, turning once, about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Transfer salmon to baking sheet and keep warm in oven.

8. 8

   Add lemon juice and capers to skillet.

9. 9

   Increase heat to medium high; boil until reduced slightly, 1 minute.

10. 10

    Add butter, whisking just until melted.

11. 11

    Transfer each salmon fillet to a plate; top with sauce.

12. 12

    Garnish with lemon slice and parsley.