Walnut Crusted Salmon

3/4       cup      finely chopped walnuts

3          tbsp     fresh breadcrumbs or panko

1          tbsp     grated lemon rind

1          tbsp     chopped fresh thyme

1          tbsp     olive oil

1/4       tsp       each salt and pepper

1          tbsp     Dijon mustard

4                      salmon fillets, skin on (5 to 6 oz each)

1.  Preheat oven to 400F.

2.  Stir together walnuts, breadcrumbs, lemon rind, thyme, oil and salt and pepper. The mixture should loosely hold together when pressed.

3.  Brush mustard all over three sides of salmon. Press walnut mixture onto fish. Place on aluminum foil lined baking sheet. Let stand at room temp for 15 minutes

4.  Bake at in centre of preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or just until fish flakes easily with a fork.