Acorn Crusted Salmon

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Few dish recipes are as satisfying as a well-made Acorn Crusted Salmon. The star here is salmon fillets, supported by a short list of everyday ingredients. A hot pan and a little patience give you the kind of colour and texture that makes this dish. Scroll down for the ingredients, the step-by-step method, and answers to the questions we get asked most about it.

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Acorn Crusted Salmon recipe
Acorn Crusted Salmon · serves 2

Ingredients

Method

  1. Use a food processor, blender or other method (meat tenderizer, etc.) to pulverize the acorns into a fine meal. If desired, toast the acorn meal for 5-7 minutes at 375°F/190°C/gas mark 5. Transfer the acorn meal to a dish.
  2. Place the egg whites in a shallow dish. Coat each salmon fillet in egg white.
  3. Coat each fillet with the acorn meal.
  4. Transfer coated fillets to a slightly greased or non-stick baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 10-15 minutes in a 425°F/220°C/gas mark 7 oven, or until the fish is flaky when pulled apart with a fork.
  6. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in in a frying pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the coated salmon fillets.
  7. Pan fry the salmon for 2–3 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fillet, until fish is flaky when pulled apart with a fork.

Tips for the best Acorn Crusted Salmon

  • Preheat the oven fully before anything goes in — a cold start changes the texture.
  • Do not crowd the pan. Cook in batches if needed so everything browns instead of steaming.
  • Read the whole method before you start and measure out the 3 ingredients first — it keeps the pace relaxed once the heat is on.

Variations

  • Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
  • Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
  • Individual portions: divide into ramekins or a muffin tin and reduce the baking time by about a third.

Serving ideas

Pairs well with a simple salad and a glass of something cold.

Storage

Best eaten fresh. Leftovers keep covered in the fridge for 2 days; reheat in a hot pan or oven rather than the microwave to bring the crispness back.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Acorn Crusted Salmon recipe medium to make?

It is rated medium: 3 ingredients and 7 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.

How many people does this Acorn Crusted Salmon recipe serve?

As written it serves 2. The quantities scale up or down in a straight line, so double everything for 2×2.

What can I substitute for salmon fillets?

Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.

Can I make Acorn Crusted Salmon ahead of time?

Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.

Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0 — source

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