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Pecan Crusted Salmon

A pecan topping gives this Pecan Crusted Salmon a sweet and savory crust while the fish is tender and flakey. It is a delicious way to prepare baked salmon!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 472 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large salmon cut into portion sized sections
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup Finely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup flour We use Wondra flour or all-purpose white flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt We like to use Lawry's
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. Put salmon and milk in a zip loc bag or other container for 10 min. Take out salmon and discard milk. 
  2. Combine all dry ingredients in a shallow bowl or pie plate.
  3. Completely coat each salmon piece in the dry mixture.
  4. Place oil in a frying pan on med-high heat. Brown both sides (about 2-3 min each side).
  5. Place salmon on a cookie sheet lined with non-stick cooking spray and bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 min.

Notes

  • Cook time - A standard rule of thumb to follow is 4-6 minutes for every half-inch of thickness. Most fillets are about one inch thick in the thickest part, start checking around eight minutes.
  • Flakes - When the fish starts to flake easily with a fork and the flesh looks opaque, your salmon is ready!
  • Perfect crust - As far as the crust goes, don't skip the milk step! It will make the batter stick to the fish so much better.

Nutrition Information

Calories 472kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 686mg (29%) Potassium 450mg (13%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 161IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 135mg (14%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 472

% Daily Value*

Calories 472kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 686mg 29%
Potassium 450mg 10%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 161IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 135mg 14%
Iron 2mg 11%

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