Walnut-Crusted Salmon
with Garlicky Zucchini, Scallion Rice & Creamy Lemon Sauce
- Milk
- Tree Nuts
- Wheat
- Fish
What’s better than tender, flaky fish with a crunchy topping? How about salmon fillets coated with a tangy, lemon cream sauce, then crusted in a mixture of toasted walnuts, panko, and fresh herbs?! The topping toasts up nice and crisp in the oven as the fish cooks to juicy perfection. Keeping it light, we’re also serving up garlicky roasted zucchini over a fluffy sea of scallion rice, all drizzled with that perky cream sauce. Weeknight luxury is just 30 minutes away!
Ingredients
1.5 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Zucchini
½ ounce
Walnuts
(Contains: Tree Nuts)
½ cup
Jasmine Rice
1 unit
Lemon
2 tablespoon
Yogurt
(Contains: Milk)
1 clove
Garlic
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
1 teaspoon
Dried Oregano
2 unit
Scallions
10 ounce
Salmon
(Contains: Fish)
Not included in your delivery
4 teaspoon (tsp)
Olive Oil
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Stir in rice, ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
• While rice cooks, finely chop walnuts or crush in their bag with a heavy-bottomed pan or rolling pin. Zest and quarter lemon. Halve zucchini lengthwise; slice crosswise into ¼-inch-thick half-moons. Peel and mince or grate garlic.
• Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add panko, walnuts, and half the oregano (you’ll use the rest later). Toast, stirring, until golden and fragrant, 2-3 minutes. • Turn off heat; transfer walnut mixture to a small bowl. Season with ¼ tsp salt (½ tsp for 4 servings) and pepper. Wipe out pan.
• In a second small bowl, combine yogurt, sour cream, half the lemon zest, and a squeeze of lemon juice (use a big squeeze for 4 servings). • Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
• Pat salmon* dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper. Place, skin sides down, on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Top each piece of salmon with 1 tsp sauce; spread to coat evenly. Mound tops with walnut mixture, pressing to adhere (no need to coat the undersides). • Roast on top rack until salmon is opaque and cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
• While salmon roasts, heat a large drizzle of oil in pan used for walnuts over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, 5-7 minutes (7-10 minutes for 4 servings). • Add garlic, remaining oregano, a big pinch of salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes more. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Fluff rice with a fork; stir in half the scallion greens, remaining lemon zest, and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. • Divide salmon, zucchini, and rice between plates. Drizzle sauce over salmon and sprinkle with remaining scallion greens. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Salmon is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 145°.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many loved the walnut crust and lemon sauce, though some found the salmon bland or fishy.
- Ease of prep: Most found it quick and easy to make, though a few felt it was more involved than expected.
- Suggestions: Consider pan-searing the salmon first for crispier skin; try roasting the zucchini in the oven with the fish.
- Portions: Several wanted more vegetables, especially zucchini; some felt the salmon portions were small.
- Texture: The crunchy walnut topping and flaky salmon were highlights for many diners.
Reviews from our home cooks
Delicious, the walnut crust was delicious. The lemon yogurt sauce was really good. And the salmon was very fresh.
We really enjoyed this one. The walnuts added a delicious flavor. The rice with the scallion whites really kicked it up a notch. We air fried the salmon and it turned out perfect.
Excellent. I loved the flavor, the softness of the salmon with the crunch of the walnut crust.
I mixed up my meals to change it up. I made a sweet potato puree (sweet potatoes from my chicken meal). I seared the salmon in a cast iron skillet with evoo to get a crispy skin and let it finish cooking by removing from heat and putting a lid on. I made a walnut gremolata with the garlic, lemon, and herbs. I used the panko to crisp the asparagus in the oven. It was delicious! I don't usually use your cooking instructions.
Not fan of the skin but the salmon was super fresh! Really good recipe also done a similar version with pistachio.
Rice was a bit gummy. Enjoyed the garlicky asparagus. The walnut crust was very good. Liked the sour cream/yogurt lemon sauce. It was very refreshing.
Best meal. Good amount of food and very flavorful. The walnuts on the salmon and the lemon zest in the sauce are perfect.
One of me and my husband favorite one! We love the flavor and the crusted walnuts on it were the perfect combination. The rice and the veggies were delicious.
Fabulous meal! The nutty, lemony topping on the salmon was fantastic. The double asparagus side was fantastic. And the rice set it all off so well.
There were too few walnut pieces for the salmon topping. You should double the quantity of walnuts you send with this meal. I like the idea and flavor of the recipe, but just want more nuts in the topping.
