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Thursday, January 08, 2004

AITKEN'S ROASTED SALMON WITH MACADAMIA-CILANTRO CRUST (Makes 6 servings)

INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup macadamia nuts 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature, divided 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 2 1/2-pound salmon filet salt and pepper 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Justin, I doubled the crust because I really like macadamia nuts. DIRECTIONS 1. Heat oven to 450�F. In a food processor, process macadamia nuts and cilantro until finely chopped; add 3 tablespoons butter and lemon rind; pulse until combined. 2. Grease a pan with remaining tablespoon of butter. Place salmon in pan, flesh side up. Season with salt and pepper. Rub macadamia-cilantro butter over fish. Roast 12 to 15 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with lemon juice. NUTRITION: 1 gram carbohydrate (count only 0 "digestible" carbs when doing Atkins); 38 grams protein; 32 grams fat; 447 calories

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