Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup ground blanched almonds
  • 1/2 cup ground toasted pumpkin seeds
  • 13 cup dried fine bread crumbs, freshly made
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 2 egg whites
  • 4 6-to-8-ounce sturgeon fillets
  • 1 cup diced pineapple
  • 1/2 cup diced cantaloupe
  • 1/2 cup diced honeydew
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh basil leaves

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine the ground almonds, ground pumpkin seeds, bread crumbs, paprika, salt and pepper in a shallow pan.
  • Set aside.
  • Lightly brush a baking sheet with butter.
  • Set aside.
  • Put the egg whites in a shallow dish.
  • Beat lightly.
  • Dip each sturgeon fillet into the egg whites, then dust both sides with the ground almond mixture.
  • Place on the baking sheet.
  • Bake the fillets until cooked through, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the pineapple, melons, lime, mint and basil.
  • Set aside.
  • Divide the fillets among 4 plates.
  • Garnish with fruit salad.