Nutty Salmon

Ingredients:

1/2 cup slivered almonds

1/4 cup butter, cubed

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon crushed black pepper

1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets

Directions:

Place almonds in a small microwave-safe bowl; add butter. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until almonds are browned, stirring twice. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Place the salmon in an 8" square microwave-safe dish; top with almond mixture. Cover and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Note: This recipe yields 4 servings. It can easily be doubled for a larger family or for company.