Get the Recipe: Candied Salmon

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    2 servings

  • Calories

    530 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Get the Recipe: Candied Salmon

This Candied Salmon has the perfect flaky texture! The maple pecan glaze is sweet, sticky, and crunchy. This Paleo salmon is easy to make and packed with flavor!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 fillets salmon
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp ground pepper
  • ½ cup pecans
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Coconut aminos  or soy sauce
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Instructions

  1. First, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Season on both sides with sea salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, combine pecans, maple syrup and coconut aminos. Stir to combine.
  4. Place salmon fillets in a large baking dish.
  5. Pour pecan mixture over salmon fillets.
  6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily.
  7. Finally, remove from oven and serve!

Notes

  • Chop pecans or use pecan halves if desired.
  • Pure maple syrup adds the best flavor!  Honey can also be used.
  • Coconut aminos can be replaced by gluten free soy sauce or regular soy sauce if needed.
  • Bake until salmon easily flakes.
  • Store leftovers in fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 530kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 829mg (35%) Potassium 1032mg (29%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 85IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 530 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 530kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 829mg 35%
Potassium 1032mg 22%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 85IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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