Cashew Crusted Salmon

• 1 pound salmon fillet
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 cup raw cashews
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons basil
• 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• dash cayenne pepper

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a pan with foil. Place salmon on pan, skin side down. Season with salt and pepper.

Toast cashews in 1 tablespoon oil over medium-low heat until golden.

In a food processor combine cashews, Parmesan, garlic, basil, olive oil, and cayenne. Carefully press onto salmon. Cover with another sheet of foil. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove foil. Bake for 10 minutes more, until crust is golden brown.

• source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=117232
• keywords: seafood
• ratings: Liz-?, Tom-8, Kyle-8, Skylar-9
• time: 30 minutes