Pecan Crusted Salmon with Maple-Bourbon Glaze

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    528 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Pecan Crusted Salmon with Maple-Bourbon Glaze

In just 30 minutes, you can have this gorgeous Pecan Crusted Salmon on the table for dinner! Finished with a sweet-tangy Maple Bourbon Glaze, this recipe will impress for weeknight dinners or dinner parties.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 salmon fillets , skin-on (about 6 ounces each)
  • 1/2 cup finely-chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup unseasoned Panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , melted
  • Kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1 large garlic clove , minced (or 2 small)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray, or line with foil for easy cleanup and spray the foil.
  2. In a bowl, stir together chopped pecans, panko, thyme, paprika, butter, and a pinch or two each of salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. In a heavy-bottomed pot, stir together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, bourbon, garlic, and pepper.
  4. Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin side down. Season with salt and pepper, and brush the tops with some of the glaze mixture (just enough to coat). Divide the crust mixture between the tops of the fillets, gently pressing to adhere.
  5. Roast for 12-14 minutes per 1-inch of thickness, until the fish flakes easily with a fork, or to your desired doneness. (Measure your salmon fillets at the thickest area.)
  6. While the salmon is roasting, bring the remaining glaze mixture to a boil over medium heat on the stove, stirring frequently. (Watch it carefully - it will bubble up!) Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until the glaze is syrupy and coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.* Season to taste with salt.
  7. Use a thin fish spatula to lift the fillets from the skin (discard the skin) and transfer the salmon to your serving plates or platter. Drizzle the tops with the glaze (use as much or as little as you'd like--since the glaze is sweet, I like a light drizzle) and serve.

Notes

  • *Over-reducing the glaze will cause it to harden as it cools. You're looking for a glossy, slightly-thickened consistency that you can drizzle.
  • Make it spicy! Add a pinch or two (or more, to taste) of cayenne pepper to the glaze for a kick.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 528kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 293mg (12%) Potassium 1006mg (29%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 302IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 91mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 528 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 528kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 293mg 12%
Potassium 1006mg 21%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 302IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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