Macadamia-Crusted Salmon

INGREDIENTS :

• 2 salmon steaks (1 inch thick)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1 egg white
• 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Hot cooked rice

PROCEDURE :

• Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg white until frothy. Dip fish in egg white, then coat with nuts. Gently pat nut mixture onto fish.
• In a skillet, cook fish in oil over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Meanwhile, melt butter. Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Drizzle over fish. Serve with rice.