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Pecan-crusted Salmon with Bacon Fat Maple Glaze

This mouthwatering salmon is a must-try!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 258 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4-6 ounce fresh salmon filets
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup Chopped Pecans
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon oil for frying ,add more as needed
  • For the Bacon Fat Maple Glaze:
  • 3 tablespoons bacon fat
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup (not pure maple syrup, we want the added sweetness)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Lightly rub or spray the salmon filets with some olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Combine the panko breadcrumbs, pecans and parsley in a bowl and spread the mixture out on a flat wide plate. Roll each salmon filet in the mixture and sprinkle some extra on top. Spray each breaded filet with some olive oil.
  4. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry the filets on each side for 1-2 minutes, starting with the skin side up.
  5. Transfer the filets to a baking dish and bake for another 8-10 minutes or until done.
  6. While the salmon is baking make the glaze: Melt the bacon fat in a small saucepan followed by the maple syrup. Simmer for about 2 minutes, be careful not to let it burn.
  7. Serve the salmon immediately drizzled with some of the glaze and garnished with some fresh parsley and toasted pecans.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1salmon filet Calories 258kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 67mg (3%) Potassium 230mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 170IU (3%) Vitamin C 2.6mg (3%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258

% Daily Value*

Serving 1salmon filet
Calories 258kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 67mg 3%
Potassium 230mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 170IU 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

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