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Cranberry Pecan Crusted Salmon

Snag some yummy leftover cranberry sauce to whip up this sweet + savory salmon! This Cranberry Pecan Crusted Salmon makes a perfect post-Thanksgiving lunch or dinner!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 429 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Finely chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp parsley
  • 2 TBSP unsalted butter
  • 2 salmon fillets (approx 4-6 ounces each) fresh or thawed if frozen
  • ¼ cup cranberry sauce
  • serve atop 2-4 cups fresh baby spinach or with your favorite veggie side!

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Combine pecans, panko, salt, and parsley in a small bowl.
  3. Melt butter and pour over pecan mixture, tossing to coat.
  4. Pat salmon dry and spread with cranberry sauce, about 2 TBSP per filet, then top with pecan topping.
  5. Bake 10-15 minutes, until salmon is tender and flakes easily with a fork. The general rule of thumb is 10 minutes of cook time per inch of thickness, which should help you adjust times based on the cut used.
  6. After removing the skin, plate the steamy salmon atop the fresh baby spinach as a salad, or gently wilt spinach in a skillet with a little butter and a pinch of salt. I typically go the salad route for salmon lunches and the wilted, cooked route with the spinach when serving salmon up for dinner. Choose your favorite method! Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use skin-on salmon for easy serving and simply remove just before plating by inserting a knife or a thin spatula between the salmon and the skin. This is my favorite method for keeping the fish from flaking into a mess and assuring easy transfer from oven to plate. You can use fresh from the market salmon or frozen salmon, defrosted in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 429kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 262mg (11%) Potassium 606mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 395IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 429

% Daily Value*

Calories 429kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 262mg 11%
Potassium 606mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 395IU 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.